Beulah

The population is much older than most areas, with 28.2% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.7% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Born overseas, only 5.1% of residents come from abroad, which is far below the 27.7% national average. Half of the population identifies as having Australian ancestry, followed by English at 42.6%.

English is the primary language here, with 97.4% of people using it at home. This is far below the national average for using another language, which stands at 22.3%.

Most residents are Christian, accounting for 57.7% of the community. Those reporting no religion make up 35.6%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 33.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are well below the state and national figures; the typical weekly personal income is $629. Only 12.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, compared to 22.6% across Australia.

Health challenges are common here, with 43.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also among the highest at this level, affecting 15.4% of residents.

This is a highly active community where 29.5% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 20.8% of residents providing unpaid support.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, with a typical age of 54, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements are distinct, as 36.1% of people live alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%. Households are generally small, typically containing 2.2 people.

Housing is very stable, with 63.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is very low at $78.

Cars are essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport despite there being a high number of stops per 1,000 people. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The population is very settled, with only 23.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, where 56.3% of the workforce is employed. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas at 49.2%.

While some health services are within a 15-minute walk, no one in the area lives within that distance of groceries. The overall walkability score is 4.1, which is well below the state average of 6.4.