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Beaufort River

172 km²

Beaufort River stands out for very few renters, with few single-person households.

It also has a below-average share of degree-holders and slightly below-average rents.

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📍 Beaufort River, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population54—since 2011Median age47 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over13.0%Children under 1525.9%People in a de facto relationship24.3%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Beaufort River, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 40%, followed by Children (0–14) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (13%).

Older adults (45–64)40.7%
Children (0–14)25.9%
Young adults (25–44)13.0%
Seniors (65+)13.0%
Youth (15–24)9.3%

Marital status

In Beaufort River, Married is the majority at 59%; Never married is next at 24%.

  • Married59%
  • Never married24%
  • Divorced17%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Beaufort River, Australia is the majority at 93%; New Zealand is next at 7%.

Australia75.9%
New Zealand5.6%

Ancestry

In Beaufort River, the largest group is Australian at 36%, followed by Scottish (26%) and English (18%).

Australian40.7%
Scottish29.6%
English20.4%
Italian14.8%
Irish7.4%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Beaufort River, English only is the majority at 100%.

English only87.0%

Religion

People with no religion29.6%

Religious affiliation

In Beaufort River, Christianity is the majority at 67%; No religion is next at 33%.

  • Christianity67%
  • No religion33%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher6.3%

Highest year of school

In Beaufort River, Year 12 is the majority at 56%; Year 11 is next at 19%.

Year 1241.7%
Year 1114.6%
Year 1010.4%
Year 9 or below8.3%

Highest qualification level

In Beaufort River, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 40%, followed by Bachelor degree (30%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (30%).

Certificate III / IV14.8%
Bachelor degree11.1%
Advanced diploma / diploma11.1%

Field of qualification

In Beaufort River, the largest group is Management & commerce at 35%, followed by Agriculture & environment (29%) and Engineering & related (18%).

Management & commerce22.2%
Agriculture & environment18.5%
Engineering & related11.1%
Education11.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$769—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,687—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,125—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week10.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

Beaufort River splits fairly evenly between $650–$1,499 (50%) and $1,500–$2,999 (50%).

$650–$1,49918.2%
$1,500–$2,99918.2%

Personal income distribution

In Beaufort River, $650–$1,499 is the majority at 55%; $1,500–$2,999 is next at 28%.

$650–$1,49933.3%
$1,500–$2,99916.7%
Under $65010.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition22.2%People with a mental health condition14.8%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Beaufort River, None is the majority at 81%; One condition is next at 13%.

None72.2%
One condition11.1%
Two conditions5.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Beaufort River, the largest group is Mental health at 40%, followed by Other condition (25%) and Diabetes (20%).

Mental health14.8%
Other condition9.3%
Diabetes7.4%
Arthritis5.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers33.3%People providing unpaid care10.4%People caring for children unpaid31.3%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework29.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3—since 2011One-parent families10.5%People living alone13.6%—since 2011

Family composition

In Beaufort River, Couples with children is the majority at 66%; Couples without children is next at 25%.

  • Couples with children66%
  • Couples without children25%
  • One-parent families9%

Household size

In Beaufort River, the largest group is 3 people at 37%, followed by 2 people (32%) and 1 person (16%).

3 people31.8%
2 people27.3%
1 person13.6%
4 people13.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,550—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.60—since 2011Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright54.5%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms100.0%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Beaufort River, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Other tenure (36%) and Owned with a mortgage (16%).

  • Owned outright48%
  • Other tenure36%
  • Owned with a mortgage16%

Types of homes

In Beaufort River, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

Beaufort River splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (38%) and 4 bedrooms (35%), with 5 or more at 27%.

3 bedrooms45.5%
4 bedrooms40.9%
5 or more31.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

Beaufort River splits fairly evenly between 2 vehicles (45%) and 3 vehicles (40%), with 4 or more at 15%.

2 vehicles40.9%
3 vehicles36.4%
4 or more13.6%

How people get to work

In Beaufort River, Car (driver) is the majority at 70%; Worked at home is next at 30%.

Car (driver)63.3%
Worked at home26.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years16.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate10.0%Labour-force participation62.5%Employed full-time70.0%

Industries people work in

In Beaufort River, Agriculture, forestry & fishing is the majority at 60%; Manufacturing is next at 25%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing40.0%
Manufacturing16.7%
Mining10.0%

Occupations people work in

In Beaufort River, Managers is the majority at 52%; Technicians & trades is next at 17%.

Managers50.0%
Technicians & trades16.7%
Labourers16.7%
Professionals13.3%

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