Lower Beechmont

The area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most, while the number of seniors is well below the national figure. De facto relationships are much more common here than in other similar areas, and the population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people rose to 4.0% by 2021.

People born overseas make up 22.5% of the community, which is among the highest for its level and has risen significantly since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with many residents born in Australia, England or New Zealand.

While 6.4% of residents use a language other than English at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average. English is the primary language for 88.0% of the population, and no one reports speaking little or no English.

Lower Beechmont is far more likely to be non-religious than the rest of the state or country, with 55.8% reporting no religion. This is a major shift from 2011, when only 19.6% identified this way.

The community is well-qualified, with 61.5% having completed Year 12 and 24.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher. These figures have both risen sharply since 2011, reflecting a more highly educated workforce in fields like management, engineering and society.

Typical incomes are higher than in most similar areas, with the usual family earning $1,919 a week. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose significantly from just 2.2% in 2011 to 17.3% in 2021.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities. Mental health and arthritis are the most common long-term conditions reported.

Participation in unpaid work is high, with 31.8% of people caring for children and 28.6% doing significant housework. Volunteering is also more common here than in most other areas, at 19.1%.

Families with children make up the majority of homes at 56.9%. While the number of people living alone has risen to 25.5%, the typical household size of 2.5 people is about the same as the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 96.9% of all homes. Renting is very uncommon here, and while many people have mortgages, the typical weekly rent of $400 is higher than the state average.

Car dependence is total, as every single home owns at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 18.5% of the workforce doing so.

About 40% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is a similar rate to the national average. Recent overseas arrivals have increased to 5.4% since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though full-time employment has fallen over the last decade. Many residents work in health care, construction and retail, with a high proportion of professionals and technicians.

The area is entirely car-dependent due to steep terrain and a total lack of nearby schools, health services or public transport. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, but almost no other amenities are accessible on foot.