Beaumaris

The community is far older than the national figure, with 24% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (6.6%) than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people (8.8%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.8% of the population. Only 4.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents report no religion (59.7%), a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 24.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is a little above the state figure.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with a typical household earning $963 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.5% of people living with a long-term health condition and 11.6% reporting a mental health condition.

Residents are very active in their community; 23% volunteer, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care.

There are 24 First Nations people in the area, and this group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 15 years.

People are more likely to live alone here (31%) than in most other areas. Households are generally small, with a typical size of 2.2 people.

The area is dominated by separate houses (96.8%), and many are owned outright (45.6%). This ownership rate is far above the national figure of 31%.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 68.1% of workers drive to their jobs, reflecting a total reliance on cars.

The area has seen significant movement, with 43.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the state average.

Workforce participation is much lower than most areas, with only 50.7% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries are education, construction, and hospitality.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.