Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Middle Beach

47 km²

Middle Beach stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with household incomes well below most areas and a somewhat older age profile.

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Demographics & Identity

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41414

Age structure

In Middle Beach, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 39%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)33.0%
Young adults (25–44)20.2%
Children (0–14)16.0%
Seniors (65+)12.8%
Youth (15–24)3.2%

Marital status

In Middle Beach, the largest group is Never married at 41%, followed by Married (38%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Never married41%
  • Married38%
  • Divorced10%
  • Separated6%
  • Widowed5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Middle Beach, the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by England (13%).

Australia71.3%
England10.6%

Ancestry

In Middle Beach, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (29%) and German (12%).

English43.6%
Australian33.0%
German13.8%
Filipino8.5%
Irish5.3%
Scottish5.3%
Dutch4.3%

Language

Language used at home

In Middle Beach, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only79.8%

Religion

Religious affiliation

In Middle Beach, the largest group is No religion at 58%, followed by Christianity (38%) and Other religions (4%).

  • No religion58%
  • Christianity38%
  • Other religions4%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

In Middle Beach, the largest group is Year 12 at 39%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 9 or below (20%).

Year 1235.1%
Year 1022.1%
Year 9 or below18.2%
Year 1115.6%

Highest qualification level

In Middle Beach, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 79%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Certificate III / IV50.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma13.2%

Field of qualification

In Middle Beach, the largest group is Engineering & related at 47%, followed by Education (27%) and Management & commerce (27%).

Engineering & related18.4%
Education10.5%
Management & commerce10.5%

Income

Household income distribution

In Middle Beach, the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (44%) and $650–$1,499 (13%).

Under $65040.0%
$1,500–$2,99940.0%
$650–$1,49911.4%

Personal income distribution

In Middle Beach, the largest group is Under $650 at 56%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (13%).

Under $65054.5%
$650–$1,49929.9%
$1,500–$2,99913.0%

Health & Disability

Number of long-term health conditions

In Middle Beach, the largest group is None at 46%, followed by One condition (30%) and Two conditions (13%).

None42.6%
One condition27.7%
Two conditions11.7%
Three or more10.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Middle Beach, the largest group is Asthma at 22%, followed by Diabetes (20%) and Arthritis (18%).

Asthma17.0%
Diabetes16.0%
Arthritis13.8%
Mental health13.8%
Heart disease6.4%
Lung condition6.4%
Other condition5.3%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Family composition

In Middle Beach, the largest group is Couples with children at 65%, followed by One-parent families (19%) and Couples without children (16%).

  • Couples with children65%
  • One-parent families19%
  • Couples without children16%

Household size

In Middle Beach, the largest group is 1 person at 37%, followed by 3 people (27%) and 2 people (20%).

1 person31.4%
3 people22.9%
2 people17.1%
4 people14.3%

Housing & Dwellings

How homes are owned or rented

In Middle Beach, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (37%) and Rented (20%).

  • Owned outright43%
  • Owned with a mortgage37%
  • Rented20%

Types of homes

In Middle Beach, the largest group is Separate house at 88%, followed by Flat or apartment (12%).

  • Separate house88%
  • Flat or apartment12%

Bedrooms per home

In Middle Beach, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 2 bedrooms (28%) and 1 bedroom (17%).

3 bedrooms37.1%
2 bedrooms22.9%
1 bedroom14.3%
4 bedrooms8.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Middle Beach, the largest group is $200–$349 at 100%.

$200–$34950.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Middle Beach, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 100%.

$1,000–$1,79945.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In Middle Beach, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 36%, followed by 2 vehicles (36%) and 4 or more (18%).

1 vehicle31.3%
2 vehicles31.3%
4 or more15.6%
3 vehicles9.4%

How people get to work

In Middle Beach, the largest group is Car (driver) at 82%, followed by Worked at home (18%).

Car (driver)92.0%
Worked at home20.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

In Middle Beach, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 26%, followed by Construction (19%) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (15%).

Health care & social assistance28.0%
Construction20.0%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing16.0%
Retail trade16.0%
Accommodation & food16.0%
Transport & warehousing12.0%

Occupations people work in

In Middle Beach, the largest group is Managers at 32%, followed by Technicians & trades (32%) and Community & personal service (21%).

Managers24.0%
Technicians & trades24.0%
Community & personal service16.0%
Machinery operators & drivers12.0%

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