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Beechford

15 km²

Beechford is characterised by an ageing population, low household incomes and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population111▼ -68.4%since 2011Median age59 yrs▲ +31.1%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.7%People aged 65 and over37.8%Children under 155.4%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41212

Age structure

In Beechford, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 38%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (37%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).

Seniors (65+)37.8%
Older adults (45–64)36.9%
Young adults (25–44)20.7%
Children (0–14)5.4%

Marital status

In Beechford, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (14%).

  • Married47%
  • Never married26%
  • Divorced14%
  • Separated8%
  • Widowed6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Beechford, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by New Zealand (9%) and England (3%).

Australia76.6%
New Zealand8.1%
England2.7%

Language

People using another language at home5.4%

Language used at home

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

English only95.5%

Religion

People with no religion49.5%

Religious affiliation

In Beechford, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (45%) and Buddhism (3%).

  • No religion52%
  • Christianity45%
  • Buddhism3%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1233.7%

Highest year of school

In Beechford, the largest group is Year 10 at 38%, followed by Year 12 (34%) and Year 11 (14%).

Year 1037.6%
Year 1233.7%
Year 1113.9%
Year 9 or below13.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$491▲ +7.0%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,031▲ +13.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,083→ 0.0%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week2.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Beechford, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 55%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (15%).

$650–$1,49951.8%
$1,500–$2,99928.6%
Under $65014.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition44.1%People with a mental health condition18.0%People needing help with daily activities9.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Beechford, the largest group is Arthritis at 25%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Other condition (18%).

Arthritis23.4%
Mental health18.0%
Other condition17.1%
Asthma13.5%
Diabetes7.2%
Heart disease7.2%
Lung condition5.4%
Cancer3.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.6%People providing unpaid care12.6%People caring for children unpaid6.8%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9▼ -24.0%since 2011One-parent families11.6%

Family composition

In Beechford, the largest group is Couples without children at 64%, followed by Couples with children (25%) and One-parent families (12%).

  • Couples without children64%
  • Couples with children25%
  • One-parent families12%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$210▲ +40.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$580▼ -55.4%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting10.7%Homes owned outright55.4%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Beechford, the largest group is Owned outright at 56%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (11%).

  • Owned outright56%
  • Owned with a mortgage27%
  • Rented11%
  • Other tenure5%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Beechford, the largest group is Car (driver) at 77%, followed by Walked (14%) and Worked at home (9%).

Car (driver)67.5%
Walked12.5%
Worked at home7.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate10.2%Labour-force participation47.6%Employed full-time75.0%

Industries people work in

In Beechford, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 17%, followed by Health care & social assistance (17%) and Construction (15%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing20.0%
Health care & social assistance20.0%
Construction17.5%
Manufacturing15.0%
Public administration & safety15.0%
Electricity, gas & water12.5%
Transport & warehousing12.5%
Education & training7.5%

Occupations people work in

In Beechford, the largest group is Managers at 26%, followed by Technicians & trades (18%) and Labourers (18%).

Managers25.0%
Technicians & trades17.5%
Labourers17.5%
Professionals15.0%
Community & personal service12.5%
Machinery operators & drivers7.5%

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