Bellthorpe

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 38% of residents aged 65 and over. This trend is balanced by a higher than usual share of children under 15 at 20.4%.

English ancestry is the most common at 45.4%, followed by Australian and Irish. About 14.8% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home by 97.2% of residents. The proportion of people using another language or speaking little to no English is far below the state and national figures.

About 51.9% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 42.6%. This figure for no religion is well above the national average.

A higher number of people here have a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure. More than half of residents completed Year 12.

Weekly household incomes are well below the national typical of $1,746, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week. However, typical personal weekly income is about the same as the national figure.

A slightly higher share of residents need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Mental health conditions are much lower here than the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 31.3% of people volunteering—far above the state figure. The area also has a very high number of former Defence Force members at 14.4%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is lower than most areas.

Many people live alone here, with 34% of households consisting of one person. This is well above the national average, and the typical home has only 2.1 people.

Every home in Bellthorpe is a separate house, and 52% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. However, homes here are smaller, with far fewer having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the workforce, where 35.3% of people work from home—far above the national figure.

About 30.9% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level but well below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for a third of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though the number of adults working or looking for work is lower than most areas.

Walking is difficult due to a steep average slope of 20.4% and no nearby shops, schools, or health services. The walkability score is 0.0, meaning residents rely entirely on cars.