Beaconsfield Upper

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, children under 15 make up 21% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas—who make up 12.4% of the population—are far fewer than in the rest of Victoria. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the main language for 90.3% of the community. While the number of people using another language at home has risen slightly to 4.7%, this remains far below the state average.

A majority of people here have no religion, at 52.1%, which is far above the national figure. This has been a significant trend, with the number rising 20 points since 2011.

Education levels are high, with 59.1% of residents having finished Year 12. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are very high here; the typical weekly household income is $2,787, which is well above the national figure. This wealth is reflected in the 40.5% of households earning $3,000 or more each week.

The community is generally healthy, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (25.5%) than most other areas. Similarly, those needing help with daily activities are fewer than the state average.

Unpaid work is common here, with 33.6% of people caring for children and 26.9% doing significant housework, both of which are much higher than most areas.

Homes are typically large, averaging 3.2 people, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (76.2%) and very few people living alone.

Almost every home is a separate house (99.4%), and 95.4% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at just 2.9%, while typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the state average.

Car dependence is total, with 0.0% of homes without a vehicle. Working from home has become much more common, rising 20 points since 2011 to reach 25.4% of the workforce.

The population is very stable, as only 27% of residents moved in the last five years—far below the national rate of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen slightly since 2011.

The area has a high rate of people working or looking for work at 70%, and unemployment is much lower than most similar areas. Many residents work in construction, education, or as professionals.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.1. This is due to a lack of nearby public transport and a steep terrain slope that is well above the state average.