Beaconsfield

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 17.7% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over are well above the state average at 19.2%.

People born overseas make up 28.5% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, Italian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

A high proportion of residents use another language at home (16.2%), which is much higher than most similar areas. Italian is the most common non-English language, spoken by 5.5% of the population.

Over half of the community (51.0%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.4%.

The area is highly qualified, with 35.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 23.8%. Year 12 completion is also well above the national figure at 65.7%.

Typical family income is a little above the national figure at $2,488 a week. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 27.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Health profiles are around the middle for similar areas, with 27.1% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health and arthritis are the most commonly reported long-term issues.

The area has a high rate of unpaid care, with 14.2% of people providing this support, which is well above the state average. Volunteers make up 17.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older, with a typical age of 31. While Year 12 completion is far above the state average at 44.2%, the unemployment rate is also far above at 26.2%.

About 27.4% of people live alone, which is higher than most similar areas. Couples with children make up the largest group at 56.8%, while one-parent families are slightly more common than in the state average.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the state average at $2,300. While 36.0% of homes are owned outright, the rent for a typical property is $350 a week.

This area is very well connected, with a high number of public transport stops and 4.2% of people commuting by transit. Some 8.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.5% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.1% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Many residents work as professionals (34.8%) or managers (14.7%). However, full-time employment at 54.0% is well below both the state and national averages.

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 8.3, well above the state average. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.