Beach Holm

The area is far older than the national figure, with 22.9% of residents aged 65 and over. It is also distinctive for having a very high rate of de facto relationships at 44.8%, while children under 15 make up only 8.6% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those who claim an ancestry do so primarily from Australian (51.4%) and English (37.1%) roots. The proportion of people born overseas is 11.4%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language spoken at home in this community. Consequently, the proportion of people using another language is 0.0%, which is far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

A higher than average 45.7% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is notably lower here, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. While 50.0% of residents completed Year 12, this is still well below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $899, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Typical personal weekly income is $725, which is a little below the Australian average of $805.

Health challenges are common here, as 40.0% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 17.1%.

The community has a strong connection to the military, with 12.1% of people having served in the Defence Force, well above the national figure. Many residents spend significant time on housework, with 35.3% doing 15 or more hours a week.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income of $450, which is a little below the national figure of $540.

Households are small, with only 1.7 people per home, well below the national average of 2.5. One-parent families make up 23.8% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

Rental costs are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly rent of $180, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops available.

The population has seen some movement, with 39.5% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

The number of adults working or looking for work is 44.1%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

Beach Holm is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.