Beveridge

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a very low proportion of seniors and a high number of children. De facto relationships are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Born overseas, 24.3% of residents come from outside Australia, though this is well below the state average. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, with notable Italian, Irish, and Indian roots.

Language diversity is high, with 26.0% of people using a language other than English at home, much higher than in most similar areas. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken here.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 42.3% of people identifying as Christian and 35.0% reporting no religion.

Education levels are relatively high, with 60.4% of residents having completed Year 12. While the number of people with a bachelor's degree is higher than in most similar areas, it remains well below the state average.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical household earning $2,266 a week. This is well above the national figure, and 27.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing daily help compared to the state and national figures.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 39.1% of people caring for children, among the highest at this level. Conversely, volunteering is among the lowest for similar areas.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 18. Personal incomes for First Nations people are far above the national figure, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Homes are larger than usual, with a typical household of 3.2 people. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 72.6% of families.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 96.5% have three or more bedrooms. Mortgages are common and typical monthly payments are a little above the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 63.8% of people drive to work and only 0.7% use public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is highly mobile, with 57.9% of people moving here in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

Job activity is very high, with 72.6% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in construction, healthcare, and manufacturing.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.