Berat

The community is older than the national figure, with 26.4% of people aged 65 or over. However, children under 15 make up 20.9% of the population, which is a little above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the sole language used at home by 96.1% of residents. This means no one in the community speaks another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

The area is strongly religious, with 78.3% of people identifying as Christian. This is reflected in the fact that people with no religion make up only 20.9%, far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,218 a week. Only 10.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the national average.

While 32.6% of residents have a long-term health condition—well above the national figure—only 3.1% need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national average.

Volunteerism is high here, with 23.8% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of zero people. Those few records available show a typical personal income of $1,375, which is far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Over half of the population lives in a couple with children.

Every single home in Berat is a separate detached house, and 91.8% have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far more common here than in the rest of the state.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. However, 24.2% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is very stable, as only 27.4% of residents moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local economy is tied to the land, with 25.8% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. This results in a walkability score of 0.0, far below the state average.