Bealiba

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with 36.2% of residents aged 65 or over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 9.9% of the community, which is well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 9.9% were born overseas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 89.2% of the community. While 5.2% use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents (51.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 21.9% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally.

Incomes are very low, with the typical weekly household earning just $734, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high, as 41.3% of people have a long-term health condition and 14.1% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Unpaid care is common, with 20.5% of people providing unpaid care, well above the national figure. Additionally, 6.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 9 years, which is far younger than the national figure of 24 years.

Living arrangements are dominated by people living alone (35.7%) or in couples without children (43.4%), resulting in a typical household size of 2.0 people.

Housing is almost entirely separate houses, with 71.4% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rents are very low at $130.

Cars are essential, as 53.8% of people drive to work and only 0.0% use public transport for commuting. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working rates are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 32.1% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 11.5%, well above the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.7. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.