East Beverley

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the state and national figure of 38. While the population is older, it has a higher share of children under 15 than most similar areas, and 15% of residents are in de facto relationships.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.2% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Scottish, Irish, or Italian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, meaning the area is far below the state and national figures for language diversity. Consequently, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (45.8%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. The remainder is mostly Christian.

A high number of residents have finished Year 12, but those with a bachelor degree or higher (13.9%) are far below the national average of 26.3%. Qualifications are most common in management, engineering, and education.

Typical personal income is $1,021 a week, which is well above the national figure of $805. This is consistent with 29.4% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a share much higher than most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.5% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also well above the national figure, with 32.3% of people reporting one.

Volunteering is very common, with 35.4% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. This high level of participation is seen alongside a higher-than-average share of people doing unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Families with children make up 56.3% of households, while 20.6% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 55.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31%. Renting is very rare here, with only 8.8% of households renting.

The community is car-dependent, with 50% of homes having two vehicles and 44.1% having three. While there are some bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

About 35.3% of people have moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas, though still below the national average.

The area is heavily tied to the land, with 45.3% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. There is currently no unemployment in the community, and a high share of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.