Beech Forest

The typical resident is 50, making the area far older than the state and national averages. De facto relationships are very common here, far exceeding national figures, though the population of children is lower than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, but 14.4% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language used at home for 68.0% of people. While more residents use another language at home than in similar areas, the number is still far below the state average.

More than half of the population (52.0%) report no religion, a figure far above the national and state averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 25.6%.

About 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical household incomes are among the lowest at this level, at $840 a week, which is far below the state average. Similarly, typical personal incomes are well below the national figure.

While no residents need help with daily activities, 11.2% of the community lives with a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteering is common here, with 21.5% of people helping out, well above the state average. This is consistent with a high rate of people providing unpaid care, which is also much higher than in most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the Victorian average.

Living alone is very common, with 43.5% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure. Because of this, homes typically hold only 2.0 people, much lower than most areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 39.1% are owned outright, which is well above the state average. Typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are far below national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is common, at 28.0%, which is well above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, as only 24.8% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in similar areas, at 47.7%. The most common industries are education, agriculture, and accommodation.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.5, far below the state average. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.