Bellellen

The community is far older than the state or national average, with a typical age of 57 and 27.1% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 8.5% of the population, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.5%, a figure far below the national average. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national and state figures.

About 44.1% of residents identify as Christian, while 37.3% report having no religion, a figure slightly below the state average.

Half of residents have completed Year 12, and 19.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in most similar areas but well below the state average.

Typical household income is $1,875 a week, which is about the same as the state figure. While no households earn over $3,000 weekly, 21.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a rate well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, affecting 39% of people, including high rates of arthritis and mental health conditions. However, 0.0% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 26.3% of people helping out, far above the national rate. There is also a strong history of service, with 11.1% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

The area is dominated by couples, with 55.8% having children and 39.5% without. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Every home in Bellellen is a separate house, and 68.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. No one in the area is renting.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there is no public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle. Nearly half of workers drive to their jobs, and 22.2% work from home.

Residents are very settled, with only 18.2% moving in the last five years, a rate far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 47.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas. Employment is spread across education, agriculture, construction, and health care.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, although some residents live near a park.