Beaconsfield Upper

The community is older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 42. Children under 15 make up 20.6% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national averages. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Over half the population (51.4%) report having no religion, which is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 59% of residents completing Year 12. This high school completion rate is much higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical weekly household income of $2,755, which is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are generally healthy; only 25.5% have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national average.

Family life is central here, with 32.9% of people caring for children unpaid—a figure well above the national average. Unpaid housework and general care are also more common than in most areas.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is far above the national figure, and the typical age is 44, making this group much older than the national average.

Homes here are large, with 3.2 people per household, well above the state average. Nearly 75% of households are couples with children, while only 10.7% of people live alone.

Almost every home (99.9%) is a separate house, and 93.3% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 3.9%, far below the national figure, while 38.6% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and only 0.3% of people use it to commute. However, 25.2% of people work from home.

The population is stable, with only 28% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work (69.1%) than in most similar areas. The unemployment rate is low at 2.8%, and many residents work in construction, education, or health.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.4. This is due to a lack of nearby amenities and a steep terrain slope of 9.4%.