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Bellevue Heights
3 km²
Seniors are very prominent in Bellevue Heights, where the typical resident is 47 and far older than the national figure. It is a well-qualified community with high levels of university degrees and a strong proportion of homeowners. The area is mostly residential and predominantly English-speaking, though it has a significant number of residents born overseas. This combination of an older population and high educational attainment helps explain the higher-than-average household incomes found here.
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The area is noticeably older than most, with 31.5% of people aged 65 and over, a figure far above the state and national averages. Children under 15 make up 15.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
People born overseas make up 26.4% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish, German, and Irish.
While 15.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is well below the national average. Only 1.1% of people speak little or no English, though this is still higher than in most similar areas.
Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.4%.
Educational achievement is very high here, with 37.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Two-thirds of residents completed Year 12, which is much higher than in most other areas.
Typical family incomes are $2,067 a week, which is a little above the state figure. About 22.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate higher than most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 34.8% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.4% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common, with 23.4% of people helping out, well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people caring for children unpaid compared to most areas.
There are 13 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the general population, with a typical age of 21, and they earn much higher incomes than those in most similar areas.
Couples with children make up 55.1% of families, while 23% of people live alone. Household sizes are typical for the region, with an average of 2.5 people per home.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 85.5% of homes. Renting is very uncommon at 11.5%, far below the national average, while 42.3% of homes are owned outright.
Most people drive to work, though 14.1% work from home, which is well above the state average. The area is well served by public transport stops, but the transit time to the city is much higher than in most areas.
Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.9% of the population, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. About 33.2% of residents moved into the area in the last five years.
Working or looking for work is less common here than in the state, at 54.3%. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by education and training.
Recorded offences are much lower than in most areas, particularly for motor vehicle theft and property damage. However, the crime rate has risen by 11.1% over the last five years.
Most homes are within a short walk of parks and schools, but the area is mostly car-dependent for other needs. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.