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Beaumaris
5 km²
Life in Beaumaris revolves around spacious homes and a high standard of living in a very walkable setting. The area is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 48 and many retirees. This is an affluent community where a large proportion of adults hold university degrees and household incomes are well above the state figure. It is a stable, family-oriented suburb where most people own their homes outright and enjoy a quiet, professional lifestyle.
Beaumaris's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The population is far older than the state and national average, with 22.5% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 17.9% of the community, it is much less common for people to live in de facto relationships compared to other areas.
Many residents were born overseas, though this is still well below the Victorian average at 23.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.
English is the main language for 86.9% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in similar areas, this is still far below the national and state figures.
A high proportion of residents report no religion at 45.8%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.4%.
The area is highly qualified, with 41.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Most residents finished Year 12, and there is a strong concentration of qualifications in management and commerce.
Incomes are very high here, with typical family weekly earnings of $3,292, well above the state figure. About 43% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, and a quarter of individuals earn over $2,000 weekly.
Residents generally report better health than the national average, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues. Only 3.4% of people need help with daily activities.
Community involvement is strong, with 18.5% of people volunteering, well above the state average. This is also reflected in the high number of people providing unpaid care for children or other family members.
The First Nations population is small, though the typical personal income for this group is much higher than the state and national figures. The median age is 34, which is far older than the national average for First Nations people.
Families are the mainstay here, with 66.4% of homes consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with 2.7 people per household, which is higher than most areas.
Housing is dominated by large separate houses, and 48.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the state average. Renting is uncommon at 12.7%, though typical weekly rents are among the highest at $612.
Working from home is very common at 40.9%, far above the national figure. While most homes have two or more cars, the area is well-served by public transport stops, with a short 4-minute walk to the nearest stop.
The community is relatively stable, with 32.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the state and national averages. Recent overseas arrivals account for 8.4% of the population.
The workforce is largely professional, with 31% of workers in professional roles and 24.7% in management. Unemployment is slightly lower than the state average at 3.8%.
The suburb is very walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and health services. This is significantly higher than the state average for access to essential amenities.