Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Beachlands

1 km²

Beachlands has a high share of renters, household incomes a little below the norm and a moderately large population.

📍 Beachlands, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,400▼ -4.4%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▲ +12.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population9.5%People aged 65 and over20.9%Children under 1514.0%People in a de facto relationship17.9%▲ +19.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Beachlands, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Seniors (65+) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)30.3%

Young adults (25–44)26.4%

Seniors (65+)20.9%

Children (0–14)14.0%

Youth (15–24)8.6%

Marital status

In Beachlands, the largest group is Never married at 41%, followed by Married (31%) and Divorced (14%).

Never married41%
Married31%
Divorced14%
Widowed10%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Beachlands, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by England (5%) and Philippines (3%).

Australia76.7%

England4.6%

Philippines2.3%

New Zealand1.7%

South Africa1.1%

India0.4%

Nepal0.3%

Ancestry

In Beachlands, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (33%) and Irish (9%).

English41.9%

Australian35.6%

Irish9.6%

Scottish9.3%

Italian3.8%

German3.6%

Filipino2.4%

Dutch1.0%

Chinese0.9%

Indian0.8%

Language

People using another language at home8.0%

Language used at home

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

English only83.0%

Tagalog1.0%

Mandarin0.3%

Religion

People with no religion44.7%

Religious affiliation

In Beachlands, the largest group is No religion at 50%, followed by Christianity (47%) and Islam (1%).

No religion50%
Christianity47%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1244.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher18.1%

Highest year of school

In Beachlands, the largest group is Year 12 at 49%, followed by Year 10 (25%) and Year 11 (14%).

Year 1244.8%

Year 1022.5%

Year 1112.4%

Year 9 or below11.2%

Highest qualification level

In Beachlands, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 40%, followed by Bachelor degree (29%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV30.8%

Bachelor degree21.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.9%

Postgraduate degree3.9%

Certificate I / II3.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.4%

Field of qualification

In Beachlands, the largest group is Engineering & related at 18%, followed by Health (15%) and Management & commerce (14%).

Engineering & related14.7%

Health11.8%

Management & commerce11.3%

Education11.2%

Society & culture10.6%

Architecture & building6.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.3%

Creative arts3.9%

Agriculture & environment3.5%

Natural & physical sciences2.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$735▲ +57.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,177▲ +47.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,868▲ +50.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week10.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week12.3%

Household income distribution

In Beachlands, the largest group is Under $650 at 30%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and $650–$1,499 (28%).

Under $65027.4%

$1,500–$2,99926.0%

$650–$1,49925.5%

$3,000–$3,9996.9%

$4,000 or more5.4%

Personal income distribution

In Beachlands, the largest group is Under $650 at 47%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

Under $65042.3%

$650–$1,49927.0%

$1,500–$2,99918.6%

$3,000 or more2.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.8%People with a mental health condition12.4%People needing help with daily activities9.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Beachlands, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (9%).

None55.5%

One condition19.4%

Two conditions7.7%

Three or more6.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Beachlands, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Asthma (15%).

Mental health12.4%

Arthritis11.1%

Asthma9.4%

Other condition8.6%

Diabetes6.9%

Heart disease5.7%

Cancer3.9%

Lung condition2.9%

Stroke1.4%

Dementia1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.9%People providing unpaid care10.6%People caring for children unpaid22.1%People who served in the Defence Force3.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -4.8%since 2011 One-parent families19.0%People living alone42.9%▲ +7.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Beachlands, the largest group is Couples with children at 47%, followed by Couples without children (33%) and One-parent families (19%).

Couples with children47%
Couples without children33%
One-parent families19%
Other families1%

Household size

In Beachlands, the largest group is 1 person at 42%, followed by 2 people (33%) and 3 people (13%).

1 person42.9%

2 people33.2%

3 people13.1%

4 people8.9%

5 people2.1%

6 or more1.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▼ -9.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▼ -13.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting40.8%Homes owned outright22.8%Separate (detached) houses78.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms62.0%▲ +2.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Beachlands, the largest group is Rented at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Owned outright (23%).

Rented41%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Owned outright23%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Beachlands, the largest group is Separate house at 78%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (20%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house78%
Townhouse / semi-detached20%
Flat or apartment2%

Bedrooms per home

In Beachlands, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 2 bedrooms (31%) and 4 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms45.9%

2 bedrooms30.8%

4 bedrooms14.7%

1 bedroom5.9%

5 or more1.4%

Studio / none0.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In Beachlands, the largest group is $200–$349 at 49%, followed by Under $200 (43%) and $350–$549 (8%).

$200–$34946.1%

Under $20040.2%

$350–$5497.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Beachlands, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by Under $1,000 (31%) and $1,800–$2,999 (22%).

$1,000–$1,79940.7%

Under $1,00028.9%

$1,800–$2,99921.1%

$3,000 or more3.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle14.2%▼ -21.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Beachlands, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 42%, followed by 2 vehicles (32%) and No vehicle (14%).

1 vehicle42.6%

2 vehicles32.4%

No vehicle14.2%

3 vehicles8.2%

4 or more3.1%

How people get to work

In Beachlands, the largest group is Car (driver) at 80%, followed by Car (passenger) (6%) and Worked at home (4%).

Car (driver)64.6%

Car (passenger)5.0%

Worked at home3.5%

Bicycle3.4%

Walked3.2%

Bus0.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.6%Recent arrivals from overseas9.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.2%Labour-force participation57.2%Employed full-time56.5%

Industries people work in

In Beachlands, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Education & training (16%) and Accommodation & food (11%).

Health care & social assistance18.6%

Education & training15.7%

Accommodation & food10.7%

Construction9.8%

Retail trade9.0%

Public administration & safety5.8%

Transport & warehousing5.6%

Mining4.9%

Professional & technical3.8%

Administrative & support3.2%

Occupations people work in

In Beachlands, the largest group is Professionals at 25%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Professionals24.7%

Technicians & trades15.1%

Community & personal service13.7%

Managers10.7%

Labourers10.1%

Clerical & administrative8.9%

Machinery operators & drivers8.2%

Sales workers7.3%

Nearby areas

Mahomets Flats West End (WA)Geraldton Mount Tarcoola Rangeway Tarcoola Beach Beresford Wonthella

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