Belhus

The area is notably older than the state and national average, with 26.1% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

About 30.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Italian, and Scottish heritage.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of the community. While 8.0% of people use another language at home, this is far below the state figure of 18.4%.

More than four in ten people (43.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 55.7%.

Education levels are high, with 60.6% of residents completing Year 12 and 24.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas.

Household incomes are strong, with 31.2% earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. Typical household income is $1,850 weekly.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 30.3% of people. However, those needing help with daily activities (2.7%) are fewer than in most areas.

A higher than usual proportion of residents (27.7%) spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. Additionally, 5.2% have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than in most areas.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $1,137, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. Most families are couples with children (61.5%) or couples without children (28.5%).

The area is dominated by separate houses (95.7%), and 55.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is very rare, at only 4.3%.

Car use is essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport. However, 23.3% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average of 7.5%.

The community is very stable, with only 23.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is low at 2.2%. Many residents work in professional or managerial roles, with a significant presence in the construction and education industries.

Belhus is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.4. Most residents live more than 15 minutes away from groceries, health services, and schools.