Bellbrae

The community is notably older than most areas, with 35.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 17.7% of the population, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas (11.9%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 85.1% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 3% of residents use another language, which is far below the state and national averages.

Nearly half of the population (49.2%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.1%.

The area is well-qualified, with 28.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While many residents have a high level of education, only 53.1% completed Year 12, which is well below the state figure.

Families in Bellbrae tend to be wealthier than average, with a typical weekly family income of $2,301. About a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is higher than most similar areas.

The rate of long-term health conditions is about the same as the national figure at 27.3%. However, the proportion of people with a mental health condition is much lower than in most other areas.

Residents are very active in their community, with a volunteering rate of 22.1% that is well above the national figure. More people here also do significant unpaid housework and provide unpaid care compared to most areas.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. This small group is notably young, with a typical age of 12, and they have a typical personal income far above the national figure.

Families with children make up 61.1% of households, though one-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas. About a quarter of residents live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (98.2%), and half of all homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, at just 6%.

The area is car-dependent, with 51.2% of workers driving and almost no one using public transport to commute. However, 30.5% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

About 35.6% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are uncommon, at 1.9%, which is far below the national average.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work (47.3%) compared to the state average, which is consistent with the high number of retirees. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.7%.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.