Beldon

The area is younger than most, with 19.6% of the population being children under 15. Seniors make up only 13.2%, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

Beldon is quite diverse, with 32.5% of people born overseas, a figure well above the Australian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 9.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Only 1.1% of the community speak little or no English.

The community is largely secular, with 50.2% of people reporting no religion, which is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are high, with 58.5% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 18.5%, though this is well below the state and national figures.

Typical incomes are slightly above the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,905 a week. About 20.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 9.1% of residents, which is higher than in most similar areas. Around 27.2% of the population lives with a long-term health condition.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 32.0% of people providing this support, well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 12.4%.

There are 71 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 20.

Families with children are common, making up 58.2% of households. One-parent families are also slightly more frequent here than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by large homes, with 96.5% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Separate houses make up 94.4% of all homes, far above the national average.

The area is well-served by public transport, with 22 stops and 5 routes. While 60.8% of people drive to work, commuting by public transport is much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is relatively stable, as 31.2% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 3.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 70.2%. Many residents work in construction, health, or education, though the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national average.

Beldon is very walkable, with a score of 6.9. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a public transport stop, and health services.