Beauty Point

Seniors make up 34.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas, at only 12.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia (78.2%), and the community is predominantly of English and Australian ancestry. Only 11.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the sole language for the vast majority, with 92.1% speaking only English at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

About half of the community (49.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 34.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with the typical household earning $841 a week. This is far below the national typical household income of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 43.6% of residents, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 8.3% of people need help with daily activities.

The area has a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans (5.1%) than most similar areas. Fewer people are caring for children compared to the state and national averages.

There are 40 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $450, which is a little below the national figure of $540.

Many residents live alone (34.0%), a rate well above the national average of 25.6%. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Detached houses make up 95.4% of dwellings, and 51.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31.0%. Rent is generally low, with a typical weekly cost of $260.

Most people drive to work (63.6%), and the drive time to the city is among the highest for its level. Only 9.5% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

About 32.8% of people moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are rare, at just 3.9%, which is far below the national average.

Only 41.3% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average of 61.1%. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is a little above the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school. Most residents are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, though.