Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Main Beach

3 km²

Main Beach is characterised by a notably older population, fewer residents than most areas and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 Main Beach, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,998▲ +14.4%since 2011 Median age57 yrs▲ +21.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.0%People aged 65 and over34.7%Children under 155.9%People in a de facto relationship15.0%▲ +5.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Main Beach, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 35%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (32%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Seniors (65+)34.7%

Older adults (45–64)31.8%

Young adults (25–44)19.2%

Youth (15–24)8.3%

Children (0–14)5.9%

Marital status

In Main Beach, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (16%).

Married45%
Never married31%
Divorced16%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Main Beach, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by New Zealand (8%) and England (6%).

Australia62.3%

New Zealand6.0%

England4.8%

South Africa1.6%

Italy0.8%

Philippines0.7%

China0.5%

India0.3%

Ancestry

In Main Beach, the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (22%) and Irish (14%).

English41.6%

Australian23.7%

Irish14.9%

Scottish11.9%

German5.1%

Italian3.7%

Dutch2.0%

Chinese1.7%

Greek1.3%

Filipino0.8%

Language

People using another language at home8.8%

Language used at home

In Main Beach, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Italian (1%).

English only79.6%

Mandarin0.9%

Italian0.8%

Greek0.4%

Cantonese0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion33.5%

Religious affiliation

In Main Beach, the largest group is Christianity at 59%, followed by No religion (38%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity59%
No religion38%
Buddhism1%
Judaism1%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1259.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher28.0%

Highest year of school

In Main Beach, the largest group is Year 12 at 68%, followed by Year 10 (20%) and Year 11 (8%).

Year 1259.4%

Year 1017.6%

Year 116.7%

Year 9 or below4.0%

Highest qualification level

In Main Beach, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 37%, followed by Certificate III / IV (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (22%).

Bachelor degree28.1%

Certificate III / IV16.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.6%

Postgraduate degree9.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.6%

Certificate I / II0.9%

Field of qualification

In Main Beach, the largest group is Management & commerce at 29%, followed by Health (16%) and Society & culture (13%).

Management & commerce23.1%

Health12.3%

Society & culture10.2%

Engineering & related8.9%

Education7.1%

Architecture & building4.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.3%

Creative arts3.5%

Natural & physical sciences2.5%

Information technology1.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$938▲ +16.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,682▲ +23.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,269▲ +30.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week17.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week25.1%

Household income distribution

In Main Beach, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 28%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (17%).

$650–$1,49926.8%

$1,500–$2,99926.3%

Under $65016.2%

$4,000 or more15.8%

$3,000–$3,9999.3%

Personal income distribution

In Main Beach, the largest group is Under $650 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

Under $65031.4%

$650–$1,49928.5%

$1,500–$2,99918.1%

$3,000 or more9.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.8%People with a mental health condition5.6%People needing help with daily activities3.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Main Beach, the largest group is None at 68%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (7%).

None58.6%

One condition19.0%

Two conditions6.0%

Three or more2.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Main Beach, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Other condition (14%) and Asthma (13%).

Arthritis10.8%

Other condition6.5%

Asthma6.0%

Mental health5.6%

Heart disease5.3%

Cancer4.9%

Diabetes3.6%

Lung condition2.0%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.4%People providing unpaid care10.0%People caring for children unpaid12.9%People who served in the Defence Force3.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.0%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9▲ +5.6%since 2011 One-parent families9.7%People living alone35.5%▼ -7.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Main Beach, the largest group is Couples without children at 60%, followed by Couples with children (29%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples without children60%
Couples with children29%
One-parent families10%
Other families1%

Household size

In Main Beach, the largest group is 2 people at 50%, followed by 1 person (36%) and 3 people (10%).

2 people49.4%

1 person35.5%

3 people9.6%

4 people3.4%

5 people1.1%

6 or more0.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$500▲ +16.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,091▼ -12.9%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting30.8%Homes owned outright46.4%Separate (detached) houses3.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms31.2%▲ +22.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Main Beach, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Rented (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (20%).

Owned outright47%
Rented31%
Owned with a mortgage20%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Main Beach, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 90%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%) and Separate house (3%).

Flat or apartment90%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Separate house3%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In Main Beach, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 59%, followed by 3 bedrooms (25%) and 1 bedroom (9%).

2 bedrooms58.6%

3 bedrooms25.3%

1 bedroom9.3%

4 bedrooms4.6%

5 or more1.4%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Main Beach, the largest group is $350–$549 at 44%, followed by $550–$749 (28%) and $750 or more (15%).

$350–$54943.4%

$550–$74927.7%

$750 or more14.8%

$200–$34912.0%

Under $2001.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Main Beach, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $3,000 or more (29%) and $1,000–$1,799 (23%).

$1,800–$2,99929.4%

$3,000 or more26.7%

$1,000–$1,79921.8%

Under $1,00015.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.3%▼ -30.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Main Beach, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 51%, followed by 2 vehicles (35%) and 3 vehicles (6%).

1 vehicle51.1%

2 vehicles34.5%

3 vehicles6.5%

No vehicle5.3%

4 or more2.5%

How people get to work

In Main Beach, the largest group is Car (driver) at 61%, followed by Worked at home (29%) and Walked (4%).

Car (driver)51.8%

Worked at home24.7%

Walked3.1%

Car (passenger)2.2%

Bicycle1.5%

Bus0.8%

Train0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years50.9%Recent arrivals from overseas11.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.7%Labour-force participation51.6%Employed full-time51.3%

Industries people work in

In Main Beach, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Professional & technical (10%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance13.0%

Professional & technical9.3%

Education & training9.1%

Retail trade8.7%

Accommodation & food8.7%

Construction7.8%

Rental & real estate6.2%

Administrative & support4.4%

Finance & insurance4.2%

Transport & warehousing3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Main Beach, the largest group is Professionals at 27%, followed by Managers (21%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals26.9%

Managers21.0%

Clerical & administrative13.4%

Sales workers10.9%

Community & personal service9.5%

Technicians & trades7.8%

Labourers5.8%

Machinery operators & drivers2.7%

Areas within Main Beach

Main Beach Block 1 Main Beach Block 2 Main Beach Block 3 Main Beach Block 4 Main Beach Block 5 Main Beach Block 6 Main Beach Block 7 Main Beach Block 8 Main Beach Block 9

Nearby areas

Southport - North Labrador Southport - South Surfers Paradise - North Surfers Paradise - South Biggera Waters Runaway Bay Bundall

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