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Beachport
3 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Beachport, where the typical resident is 59. This small community has seen its population shrink by over half since 2011, now totaling 530 people. It is a place of high home ownership and retirees, with nearly 40% of residents aged 65 or over. The area feels peaceful and established, with a strong tendency toward volunteering and a high proportion of detached housing.
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The community is much older than most areas, with a typical age of 59 and 39.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.7% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 42.5% and 37.9% respectively.
English is the main language for 85.7% of residents, and the 3.6% who use another language at home is far below the national figure. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English has risen slightly since 2016.
About 41.5% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national average. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 21.9% identified this way.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with 33.5% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure. However, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen since 2011 to 11.4%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,116, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While incomes have risen since 2011, only 11.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are more common than the national average, with arthritis being the most frequent at 15.5%. Conversely, the 4.7% of people with a mental health condition is well below the national figure.
Volunteering is very high here, with 30.8% of people participating, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend a lot of time on housework, with 27.1% doing 15 or more hours a week.
Many people live alone (32.5%), which is well above the national average. This contributes to a lower number of people per home (2.1) compared to the rest of Australia.
Housing is dominated by detached houses (98.5%) and high security, with 53.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here, at just 13.2%.
Reliance on cars is very high, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 44.8% have two.
About 33.6% of the population moved in the last five years. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas rose significantly since 2011 to reach 13.3%.
Working life is less common here, as only 48.4% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure. Those employed are often in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or accommodation and food services.
The area is quite walkable, with 89.6% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents can easily walk to groceries (92.1%), health services (87.1%), and parks (97.4%).