Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Beechworth

165 km²

Beechworth has a large population, far more university graduates than most areas and a somewhat older age profile.

📍 Beechworth, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population4,274▲ +20.1%since 2011 Median age49 yrs▲ +2.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.0%People aged 65 and over26.9%Children under 1516.2%People in a de facto relationship14.5%▲ +38.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Beechworth, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Seniors (65+) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)29.5%

Seniors (65+)26.9%

Young adults (25–44)19.6%

Children (0–14)16.2%

Youth (15–24)7.9%

Marital status

In Beechworth, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (12%).

Married46%
Never married31%
Divorced12%
Widowed7%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Beechworth, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia82.8%

England4.0%

New Zealand1.1%

Philippines0.4%

India0.4%

China0.2%

South Africa0.2%

Vietnam0.2%

Italy0.2%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Beechworth, the largest group is English at 35%, followed by Australian (29%) and Irish (13%).

English43.6%

Australian37.2%

Irish16.7%

Scottish14.4%

German6.6%

Italian3.5%

Dutch2.3%

Chinese0.8%

Filipino0.6%

Indian0.4%

Language

People using another language at home4.3%

Language used at home

In Beechworth, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (1%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only88.1%

Italian0.6%

Tagalog0.3%

Arabic0.2%

Mandarin0.1%

Greek0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion53.8%

Religious affiliation

In Beechworth, the largest group is No religion at 60%, followed by Christianity (38%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion60%
Christianity38%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1253.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher28.9%

Highest year of school

In Beechworth, the largest group is Year 12 at 57%, followed by Year 10 (19%) and Year 11 (14%).

Year 1253.4%

Year 1017.6%

Year 1113.4%

Year 9 or below8.6%

Highest qualification level

In Beechworth, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 31%, followed by Certificate III / IV (28%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Bachelor degree26.1%

Certificate III / IV23.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.2%

Postgraduate degree8.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate8.0%

Certificate I / II1.5%

Field of qualification

In Beechworth, the largest group is Health at 19%, followed by Society & culture (15%) and Education (14%).

Health16.8%

Society & culture13.4%

Education12.3%

Management & commerce11.6%

Engineering & related9.5%

Architecture & building5.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.9%

Agriculture & environment4.9%

Creative arts3.7%

Natural & physical sciences3.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$767▲ +55.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,401▲ +46.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,880▲ +63.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.0%

Household income distribution

In Beechworth, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49930.5%

$1,500–$2,99928.0%

Under $65019.1%

$3,000–$3,9999.1%

$4,000 or more7.0%

Personal income distribution

In Beechworth, the largest group is Under $650 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

Under $65038.8%

$650–$1,49932.9%

$1,500–$2,99915.5%

$3,000 or more2.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.1%People with a mental health condition9.3%People needing help with daily activities6.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Beechworth, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (8%).

None56.6%

One condition21.9%

Two conditions7.4%

Three or more3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Beechworth, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Other condition (16%).

Arthritis11.3%

Asthma9.8%

Other condition9.5%

Mental health9.3%

Heart disease5.0%

Diabetes4.6%

Cancer3.9%

Lung condition2.2%

Stroke1.3%

Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers23.5%People providing unpaid care14.0%People caring for children unpaid24.1%People who served in the Defence Force4.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011 One-parent families13.5%People living alone30.7%▲ +7.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Beechworth, the largest group is Couples with children at 48%, followed by Couples without children (37%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children48%
Couples without children37%
One-parent families13%
Other families1%

Household size

In Beechworth, the largest group is 2 people at 40%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 4 people (12%).

2 people40.4%

1 person30.7%

4 people12.3%

3 people10.4%

5 people4.7%

6 or more1.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +57.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,550▲ +3.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting20.5%Homes owned outright44.9%Separate (detached) houses93.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms76.1%▲ +1.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Beechworth, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (21%).

Owned outright46%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Rented21%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Beechworth, the largest group is Separate house at 95%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (4%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house95%
Townhouse / semi-detached4%
Flat or apartment1%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Beechworth, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms46.6%

4 bedrooms25.9%

2 bedrooms19.1%

5 or more3.6%

1 bedroom3.4%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Beechworth, the largest group is $200–$349 at 49%, followed by $350–$549 (32%) and Under $200 (18%).

$200–$34947.4%

$350–$54930.3%

Under $20017.3%

$750 or more0.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Beechworth, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

$1,000–$1,79938.7%

$1,800–$2,99926.0%

Under $1,00018.4%

$3,000 or more9.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.6%▼ -27.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Beechworth, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (36%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles40.2%

1 vehicle35.6%

3 vehicles12.5%

4 or more7.1%

No vehicle4.6%

How people get to work

In Beechworth, the largest group is Car (driver) at 66%, followed by Worked at home (22%) and Walked (8%).

Car (driver)54.7%

Worked at home18.4%

Walked6.5%

Car (passenger)3.0%

Bicycle0.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.2%Recent arrivals from overseas7.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.9%Labour-force participation55.4%Employed full-time51.3%

Industries people work in

In Beechworth, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Education & training (11%) and Public administration & safety (11%).

Health care & social assistance19.8%

Education & training10.6%

Public administration & safety10.6%

Accommodation & food9.6%

Manufacturing8.6%

Retail trade8.0%

Construction7.0%

Professional & technical5.0%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing4.1%

Transport & warehousing2.8%

Occupations people work in

In Beechworth, the largest group is Professionals at 28%, followed by Managers (17%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Professionals27.2%

Managers16.8%

Community & personal service14.3%

Technicians & trades11.9%

Labourers10.0%

Clerical & administrative7.7%

Sales workers7.0%

Machinery operators & drivers3.8%

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