Beverford

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 19.3% of the population, a little above the national average, while First Nations people are a little more common here than in the rest of Victoria.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the state or nation. English and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 82.8% of the community. While a higher number of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

About 43.3% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38%.

Education levels are far below the state average, with only 38.3% of residents completing Year 12. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and the area has a very high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Incomes are generally lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $1,390 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.3% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are a little more common here than in the rest of the state, with arthritis and asthma being the most frequent. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little below the national average.

Volunteering is high, with 18.1% of people helping out, well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a slightly higher rate of people caring for children unpaid compared to the state.

First Nations residents in Beverford are far older than those across the state, with a typical age of 35. Their household income is also far above the national average.

Families with children are common, making up 64.1% of households, which helps explain why there are more people per home than usual. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of Victoria.

Every single home is a separate house, and 85% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is much lower than the national average, and a large number of people own their homes outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute using them. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 37.8% owning two.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national trend. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in similar areas.

The unemployment rate is very low at 1.8%, well below the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or as labourers and technicians.

Beverford is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk, though about 59% of homes are near a park.