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Beenaam Valley

8 km²

Beenaam Valley is characterised by modest household incomes, a slightly more educated population and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Beenaam Valley, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population60—since 2011Median age44 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population10.0%People aged 65 and over25.0%Children under 1521.7%People in a de facto relationship17.8%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–488

Age structure

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 28%, followed by Seniors (65+) (26%) and Older adults (45–64) (24%).

Young adults (25–44)26.7%
Seniors (65+)25.0%
Older adults (45–64)23.3%
Children (0–14)21.7%

Marital status

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is Married at 40%, followed by Never married (27%) and Widowed (19%).

  • Married40%
  • Never married27%
  • Widowed19%
  • Divorced8%
  • Separated6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia83.3%

Ancestry

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is Australian at 36%, followed by English (34%) and Irish (13%).

Australian46.7%
English43.3%
Irish16.7%
German15.0%
Scottish6.7%

Language

People using another language at home8.3%

Language used at home

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only73.3%

Religion

People with no religion35.0%

Religious affiliation

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is Christianity at 57%, followed by No religion (43%).

  • Christianity57%
  • No religion43%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher26.1%

Highest year of school

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is Year 12 at 44%, followed by Year 10 (31%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1243.8%
Year 1031.3%
Year 9 or below14.6%
Year 1110.4%

Highest qualification level

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 33%, followed by Certificate III / IV (29%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Bachelor degree29.6%
Certificate III / IV25.9%
Advanced diploma / diploma18.5%
Graduate diploma / certificate14.8%

Field of qualification

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is Engineering & related at 30%, followed by Society & culture (30%) and Creative arts (25%).

Engineering & related22.2%
Society & culture22.2%
Creative arts18.5%
Management & commerce11.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$575—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$900—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,458—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 52%, followed by Under $650 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

$650–$1,49952.0%
Under $65032.0%
$1,500–$2,99916.0%

Personal income distribution

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by Under $650 (39%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

$650–$1,49943.5%
Under $65041.3%
$1,500–$2,99921.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition18.3%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities5.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is None at 81%, followed by One condition (19%).

None70.0%
One condition16.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is Diabetes at 38%, followed by Heart disease (31%) and Other condition (31%).

Diabetes10.0%
Heart disease8.3%
Other condition8.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers8.7%People providing unpaid care21.7%People caring for children unpaid32.6%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework34.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3—since 2011One-parent families12.2%People living alone16.0%—since 2011

Family composition

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (15%).

  • Couples with children50%
  • Couples without children35%
  • One-parent families15%

Household size

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is 2 people at 59%, followed by 1 person (24%) and 5 people (18%).

2 people40.0%
1 person16.0%
5 people12.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$385—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,625—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting20.0%Homes owned outright52.0%Separate (detached) houses96.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms76.0%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is Owned outright at 62%, followed by Rented (24%) and Owned with a mortgage (14%).

  • Owned outright62%
  • Rented24%
  • Owned with a mortgage14%

Types of homes

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (16%) and 1 bedroom (12%).

3 bedrooms48.0%
4 bedrooms16.0%
1 bedroom12.0%
2 bedrooms12.0%
5 or more12.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 100%.

Under $1,000166.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 38%, followed by 2 vehicles (33%) and 4 or more (17%).

1 vehicle42.9%
2 vehicles38.1%
4 or more19.0%
3 vehicles14.3%

How people get to work

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is Car (driver) at 56%, followed by Worked at home (20%) and Car (passenger) (12%).

Car (driver)46.7%
Worked at home16.7%
Car (passenger)10.0%
Walked10.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years20.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation65.2%Employed full-time23.3%

Industries people work in

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 27%, followed by Education & training (23%) and Arts & recreation (23%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing20.0%
Education & training16.7%
Arts & recreation16.7%
Construction10.0%
Administrative & support10.0%

Occupations people work in

In Beenaam Valley, the largest group is Managers at 41%, followed by Professionals (23%) and Labourers (23%).

Managers30.0%
Professionals16.7%
Labourers16.7%
Community & personal service10.0%

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