Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Bright - Mount Beauty

4,254 km²

📍 Bright - Mount Beauty, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population8,903▲ +15.1%since 2011 Median age47 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.8%People aged 65 and over24.3%Children under 1515.2%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Bright - Mount Beauty, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)29.3%

Seniors (65+)24.3%

Young adults (25–44)21.7%

Children (0–14)15.2%

Youth (15–24)9.4%

Marital status

In Bright - Mount Beauty, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (10%).

Married48%
Never married34%
Divorced10%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Bright - Mount Beauty, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia76.6%

England4.0%

New Zealand1.3%

Italy0.5%

South Africa0.4%

Philippines0.3%

India0.3%

China0.2%

Nepal0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

Language

People using another language at home5.3%

Language used at home

In Bright - Mount Beauty, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (1%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only86.4%

Italian0.6%

Mandarin0.4%

Greek0.3%

Punjabi0.3%

Cantonese0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion55.1%

Religious affiliation

In Bright - Mount Beauty, the largest group is No religion at 61%, followed by Christianity (37%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion61%
Christianity37%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1253.2%

Highest year of school

In Bright - Mount Beauty, the largest group is Year 12 at 59%, followed by Year 10 (17%) and Year 11 (16%).

Year 1253.2%

Year 1015.0%

Year 1114.0%

Year 9 or below7.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$768▲ +57.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,397▲ +64.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,826▲ +67.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.6%

Household income distribution

In Bright - Mount Beauty, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49931.9%

$1,500–$2,99928.0%

Under $65018.1%

$3,000–$3,9997.8%

$4,000 or more6.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.2%People with a mental health condition7.8%People needing help with daily activities4.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bright - Mount Beauty, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis9.5%

Mental health7.8%

Asthma7.4%

Other condition6.8%

Heart disease4.7%

Diabetes3.5%

Cancer3.2%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers26.2%People providing unpaid care10.6%People caring for children unpaid22.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▲ +4.5%since 2011 One-parent families9.5%

Family composition

In Bright - Mount Beauty, the largest group is Couples with children at 51%, followed by Couples without children (39%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children51%
Couples without children39%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$298▲ +70.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,500▲ +15.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting19.2%Homes owned outright45.3%Separate (detached) houses91.3%

How homes are owned or rented

In Bright - Mount Beauty, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (20%).

Owned outright46%
Owned with a mortgage31%
Rented20%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Bright - Mount Beauty, the largest group is Separate house at 92%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

Separate house92%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Flat or apartment3%
Other dwelling1%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years38.0%

How people get to work

In Bright - Mount Beauty, the largest group is Car (driver) at 57%, followed by Worked at home (23%) and Walked (14%).

Car (driver)46.8%

Worked at home19.3%

Walked11.3%

Car (passenger)3.3%

Bicycle1.4%

Bus0.6%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate1.8%Labour-force participation58.3%Employed full-time48.9%

Industries people work in

In Bright - Mount Beauty, the largest group is Accommodation & food at 19%, followed by Health care & social assistance (10%) and Education & training (10%).

Accommodation & food18.1%

Health care & social assistance9.7%

Education & training9.3%

Construction8.5%

Retail trade8.0%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing6.3%

Professional & technical5.7%

Public administration & safety5.7%

Manufacturing4.5%

Transport & warehousing3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Bright - Mount Beauty, the largest group is Managers at 21%, followed by Professionals (19%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Managers20.4%

Professionals18.5%

Technicians & trades15.4%

Community & personal service12.6%

Labourers11.4%

Clerical & administrative8.2%

Sales workers7.5%

Machinery operators & drivers4.2%

Areas within Bright - Mount Beauty

Bright - Mount Beauty Block 1 Bright - Mount Beauty Block 2 Bright - Mount Beauty Block 3 Bright - Mount Beauty Block 4 Bright - Mount Beauty Block 5 Bright - Mount Beauty Block 6 Bright - Mount Beauty Block 7 Bright - Mount Beauty Block 8 Bright - Mount Beauty Block 9 Bright - Mount Beauty Block 10 Bright - Mount Beauty Block 11 Bright - Mount Beauty Block 12 Bright - Mount Beauty Block 13 Bright - Mount Beauty Block 14 Bright - Mount Beauty Block 15 Bright - Mount Beauty Block 16

Nearby areas

Myrtleford Alps - West Yackandandah Wangaratta Surrounds Beechworth Baranduda - Leneva Mansfield (Vic.)Bruthen - Omeo

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