Mount Beauty

The area is far older than the national average, with nearly 30% of residents aged 65 and over. A high proportion of people are in de facto relationships, which is well above the Victorian figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are Australian and English. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national averages.

English is the main language for nearly 87% of residents. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the Victorian average.

A majority of the community—56.2%—report having no religion, which is far above the figures for Victoria and Australia.

The area has a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though this is well below the state average. Local schools are all government-run.

Incomes are generally low here, with a typical weekly household income of $994, which is far below the national figure. Only 7.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state average.

Health needs are higher than in most areas, with 33.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions and arthritis.

Volunteerism is very strong, with 25.5% of people volunteering—far above the national average. There is also a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $575, which is about the same as the national figure.

Many residents live alone—41.4% of households—which is far above the national average. This results in small households, with a typical size of only 2.0 people.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, and 43.4% are owned outright. Typical weekly rents are $270, which is well below the Victorian and national figures.

Cars are essential as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. About 10.6% of people walk to work, while 10.0% work from home.

The population is relatively stable, though 37.9% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are well below the state average.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 49.9%. However, the unemployment rate is very low at 1.0%, well below the national average.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, but far fewer have easy access to groceries or health services. The overall walkability is lower than the state average.