Beenong

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 22% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas, at only 7.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.3% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages. English is the most common ancestry alongside Australian.

Language use is very uniform, with no one using a language other than English at home. This is far below the figures for both Western Australia and Australia.

A striking 65.9% of residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. The remainder of the community is primarily Christian.

About 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the state and national figures.

Typical personal weekly income is $949, which is a little above the national figure. The typical household earns $1,916 a week, and 12.9% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are more common here, with 39% of people having a long-term health condition, far above the national average. About 9.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high, with 25.8% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is also common, with 32.3% of people providing this care.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes here are large, with 3.3 people per home, well above the national average. Almost half of all households are couples with children.

The typical weekly rent is $125, which is far below the state and national figures. There are also more people per bedroom than is typical for most areas.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 45.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.