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Bean Creek

74 km²

Bean Creek stands out for very few renters, with modest household incomes.

Beyond that, it has a notably older population and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Bean Creek, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population56—since 2011 Median age59 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over26.8%Children under 1516.1%People in a de facto relationship11.4%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Bean Creek, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 42%, followed by Seniors (65+) (26%) and Children (0–14) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)42.9%

Seniors (65+)26.8%

Children (0–14)16.1%

Young adults (25–44)16.1%

Marital status

In Bean Creek, the largest group is Married at 67%, followed by Never married (21%) and Divorced (12%).

Married67%
Never married21%
Divorced12%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Bean Creek, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia92.9%

Ancestry

In Bean Creek, the largest group is English at 41%, followed by Australian (37%) and Scottish (17%).

English42.9%

Australian39.3%

Scottish17.9%

Irish5.4%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Bean Creek, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only94.6%

Religion

People with no religion37.5%

Religious affiliation

In Bean Creek, the largest group is Christianity at 55%, followed by No religion (45%).

Christianity55%
No religion45%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1224.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher19.2%

Highest year of school

In Bean Creek, the largest group is Year 10 at 44%, followed by Year 12 (27%) and Year 9 or below (20%).

Year 1040.0%

Year 1224.0%

Year 9 or below18.0%

Year 118.0%

Highest qualification level

In Bean Creek, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 36%, followed by Postgraduate degree (23%) and Bachelor degree (23%).

Certificate III / IV26.7%

Postgraduate degree16.7%

Bachelor degree16.7%

Certificate I / II13.3%

Field of qualification

In Bean Creek, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 57%, followed by Health (43%).

Agriculture & environment13.3%

Health10.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$388—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$762—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$900—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Bean Creek, the largest group is Under $650 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

Under $65044.0%

$650–$1,49936.0%

$1,500–$2,99924.0%

Personal income distribution

In Bean Creek, the largest group is Under $650 at 76%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%).

Under $65067.3%

$650–$1,49921.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition46.4%People with a mental health condition10.7%People needing help with daily activities16.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Bean Creek, the largest group is None at 51%, followed by One condition (33%) and Three or more (9%).

None39.3%

One condition25.0%

Three or more7.1%

Two conditions5.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bean Creek, the largest group is Arthritis at 29%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Other condition (16%).

Arthritis23.2%

Asthma16.1%

Other condition12.5%

Mental health10.7%

Diabetes7.1%

Cancer5.4%

Lung condition5.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers25.0%People providing unpaid care13.5%People caring for children unpaid11.5%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework30.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1—since 2011 One-parent families15.6%People living alone40.0%—since 2011

Family composition

In Bean Creek, the largest group is Couples without children at 59%, followed by Couples with children (23%) and One-parent families (18%).

Couples without children59%
Couples with children23%
One-parent families18%

Household size

In Bean Creek, the largest group is 2 people at 50%, followed by 1 person (36%) and 4 people (14%).

2 people56.0%

1 person40.0%

4 people16.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$150—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$693—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011 Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright44.0%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms84.0%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Bean Creek, the largest group is Owned outright at 69%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%).

Owned outright69%
Owned with a mortgage31%

Types of homes

In Bean Creek, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Bean Creek, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (20%) and 1 bedroom (17%).

3 bedrooms60.0%

4 bedrooms24.0%

1 bedroom20.0%

2 bedrooms16.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Bean Creek, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 67%, followed by 1 vehicle (19%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles53.8%

1 vehicle15.4%

3 vehicles11.5%

How people get to work

In Bean Creek, the largest group is Worked at home at 62%, followed by Car (driver) (38%).

Worked at home56.5%

Car (driver)34.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years10.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation42.3%Employed full-time65.2%

Industries people work in

In Bean Creek, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 86%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing78.3%

Health care & social assistance13.0%

Occupations people work in

In Bean Creek, the largest group is Managers at 61%, followed by Professionals (22%) and Clerical & administrative (17%).

Managers47.8%

Professionals17.4%

Clerical & administrative13.0%

Nearby areas

Old Bonalbo Capeen Creek Boomi Creek Duck Creek Haystack Joes Box Yabbra Tooloom

👥 Demographics & Identity