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Beverley
7 km²
A far older population than the state average defines Beverley, where the typical resident is 60. It is a community of retirees and seniors, with 41.4% of people aged 65 and over. This shift toward an older demographic is reflected in the high number of people living alone and a significant rise in those needing daily help. Despite its quiet character, the population grew by 20% since 2011, reaching 869 people.
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The area is far older than the national figure, and the number of seniors has risen by 25 points since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.2%, which is well below the national average.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 18.8% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
English is the main language for 86.4% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures.
Nearly half the community identifies as Christian, while 37.7% of people report no religion, a figure that rose 7.3 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than the national average, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $866, which fell by $183 since 2011.
Health needs are high here; 40.7% of people have a long-term health condition, and 9.2% need help with daily activities, which is well above the state average.
Volunteering is very common at 21.8%, well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.
Living arrangements are dominated by single people, with 41.1% living alone, which helps explain why there are only 1.9 people per home on average.
Home ownership is very strong, as 55% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents are also much lower than usual, at a typical $200 per week.
Most people drive to work, and only 7.8% work from home, which is far below the national average.
The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than in most other areas and no recent arrivals from overseas.
The workforce is much smaller than in the state average, and the unemployment rate of 11.9% is well above the national figure.
The area is quite walkable, with 82.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, far above the state average.