Beresford

The area is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 21.6% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 15.1%, which is well below the national figure.

While 75.9% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas, though this is still far below the state and national averages.

About 10.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this remains well below the state average of 18.4%.

Religious views are typical for the region, with 48.2% of people identifying as Christian and 38.0% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Beresford has a higher rate of bachelor degrees or higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the state and national figures. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 48.5% completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $868, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household incomes are well below the state average, and only 16.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are a little more common here than in the rest of Australia, affecting 29.0% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

The area has a strong volunteering spirit, with 20.0% of people volunteering, a figure well above both the state and national averages.

First Nations residents make up 4.2% of the population. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 20.0%, which is well above the national figure of 12.3%.

Small households are very common here, with 36.9% of people living alone and only 2.0 people per home. This is much higher than most similar areas and well below the national average.

Renting is far more common here than in the rest of the state, with 41.7% of households renting. Typical weekly rent is $250, which is well below the national figure of $375.

Public transport infrastructure is very accessible, with 18 stops and high density compared to other areas. Despite this, 68.6% of people drive to work and almost no one commutes via public transport.

The community is quite transient, with 39.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.1% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Health care and social assistance are the main industries for workers here. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a short walk of a park, school, or public transport. However, it is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services.