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Beechina vs The Lakes

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.1 km apart · Beechina profile · The Lakes profile

Beechina The Lakes

Beechina and The Lakes are neighbouring areas in Western Australia, but they have very different profiles. Beechina is a family-oriented area where 20.3% of people are children under 15 and 39.4% of people are unpaid carers for children. In contrast, The Lakes is sparsely populated with far older residents; the typical person there is 56, compared to 39 in Beechina. Income also differs sharply, with the typical weekly household income in The Lakes being $3,625, which is far higher than the $1,562 seen in Beechina.

Both areas are roughly the same distance from the city, and the typical age in Beechina is just 39, which is only a little older than the national figure. They share a similar reliance on cars, as both are car-dependent. While Beechina has more public transport stops and a higher share of people born overseas, both areas have a similar number of people per home and the same proportion of residents who speak English only.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 17 yrs older in The Lakes No religion: 49.1 pts higher in Beechina Household income: $2,063 higher in The Lakes Unpaid child care: 39.4 pts higher in Beechina Housework 15h+: 42.8 pts higher in The Lakes

Demographics & Identity

Population in Beechinain The Lakes +108 larger in Beechina gap steady
128 45th pct 20 14th pct
Median age in Beechinain The Lakes +17 yrs older in The Lakes gap widening
39 yrs 26th pct 56 yrs 87th pct
First Nations in Beechinain The Lakes +7.0 pts higher in Beechina gap widening
7.0% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Beechinain The Lakes +11.7 pts higher in Beechina gap widening
11.7% 21st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Beechinain The Lakes +20.3 pts higher in Beechina gap steady
20.3% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Beechinain The Lakes +10.5 pts higher in The Lakes gap widening
4.5% 10th pct 15.0% 71st pct

Age structure

37.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +12.5 pts 25.0%
20.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +20.3 pts 0.0%
18.0% Young adults (25–44) +2.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
15.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
11.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

58.6% Married +11.4 pts ▸ 70.0%
28.3% Never married ◂ +13.3 pts 15.0%
6.1% Separated ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.0% Widowed ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Divorced ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Beechina The Lakes

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Beechinain The Lakes +18.0 pts higher in Beechina gap steady
18.0% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

78.9% Australia +1.1 pts ▸ 80.0%
14.1% England ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
3.1% New Zealand ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

39.1% Australian +35.9 pts ▸ 75.0%
50.8% English +9.2 pts ▸ 60.0%
14.8% Scottish +10.2 pts ▸ 25.0%
8.6% Irish ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
5.5% Italian ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
3.1% Dutch ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.3% German ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Beechinain The Lakes even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Beechinain The Lakes even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

90.6% English only +9.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Beechinain The Lakes +49.1 pts higher in Beechina gap widening
64.1% 98th pct 15.0% 5th pct

Religious affiliation

64.1% No religion ◂ +49.1 pts 15.0%
21.9% Christianity +23.1 pts ▸ 45.0%
6.3% Not stated ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Beechinain The Lakes
45.7% 52nd pct —
Bachelor+ in Beechinain The Lakes +6.9 pts higher in The Lakes gap widening
13.1% 44th pct 20.0% 67th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Beechinain The Lakes +1 more in Beechina
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Beechinain The Lakes
132 30th pct —
ICSEA in Beechinain The Lakes
968 36th pct —

Highest year of school

45.7% Year 12 +17.4 pts ▸ 63.2%
30.9% Year 10 +16.5 pts ▸ 47.4%
4.3% Year 9 or below +27.3 pts ▸ 31.6%
12.8% Year 11 ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

52.5% Certificate III / IV +11.2 pts ▸ 63.6%
14.8% Bachelor degree +21.6 pts ▸ 36.4%
13.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
6.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

24.6% Engineering & related +2.7 pts ▸ 27.3%
8.2% Society & culture +19.1 pts ▸ 27.3%
14.8% Health ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
14.8% Education ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
11.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
4.9% Architecture & building ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Management & commerce ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Beechinain The Lakes +$747 higher in The Lakes gap widening
$778 55th pct $1,525 99th pct
Household income in Beechinain The Lakes +$2,063 higher in The Lakes gap widening
$1,562 51st pct $3,625 100th pct
Family income in Beechinain The Lakes +$950 higher in The Lakes gap widening
$2,299 73rd pct $3,249 94th pct
High earners in Beechinain The Lakes +7.9 pts higher in The Lakes gap widening
12.1% 70th pct 20.0% 89th pct
High-income homes in Beechinain The Lakes
6.5% 20th pct —

Household income distribution

32.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +32.6 pts 0.0%
28.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +28.3 pts 0.0%
6.5% Under $650 ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

23.2% $1,500–$2,999 +21.8 pts ▸ 45.0%
43.4% Under $650 ◂ +13.4 pts 30.0%
31.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.3 pts 20.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Beechinain The Lakes +4.5 pts higher in Beechina
19.5% 13th pct 15.0% 7th pct
Mental health in Beechinain The Lakes +2.3 pts higher in Beechina
2.3% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Beechinain The Lakes +3.1 pts higher in Beechina gap steady
3.1% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

2.3% Other condition +17.7 pts ▸ 20.0%
8.6% Asthma ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
5.5% Arthritis ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
5.5% Diabetes ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
3.1% Cancer ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
3.1% Heart disease ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.3% Mental health ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

67.2% None +32.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
17.2% One condition ◂ +2.2 pts 15.0%
5.5% Two conditions ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Beechinain The Lakes +2.2 pts higher in Beechina gap narrowing
17.2% 45th pct 15.0% 35th pct
Unpaid carers in Beechinain The Lakes +6.9 pts higher in The Lakes gap widening
8.1% 15th pct 15.0% 73rd pct
Unpaid child care in Beechinain The Lakes +39.4 pts higher in Beechina gap widening
39.4% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Defence service in Beechinain The Lakes +16.3 pts higher in The Lakes
7.5% 90th pct 23.8% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Beechinain The Lakes +42.8 pts higher in The Lakes gap widening
17.2% 15th pct 60.0% 100th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Beechinain The Lakes +9 larger in Beechina
9 58th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Beechinain The Lakes
18 yrs 18th pct —
Median income in Beechinain The Lakes
$549 39th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Beechinain The Lakes +0.2 larger in The Lakes gap widening
2.7 71st pct 2.9 81st pct
One-parent in Beechinain The Lakes +10.1 pts higher in Beechina gap narrowing
10.1% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Beechinain The Lakes
28.3% 66th pct —

Family composition

26.3% Couples without children +48.7 pts ▸ 75.0%
62.6% Couples with children ◂ +47.6 pts 15.0%
10.1% One-parent families ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

32.6% 2 people ◂ +32.6 pts 0.0%
28.3% 1 person ◂ +28.3 pts 0.0%
19.6% 4 people ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
10.9% 5 people ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
8.7% 3 people ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Beechinain The Lakes
$300 57th pct —
Mortgage in Beechinain The Lakes +$686 higher in Beechina gap widening
$2,086 76th pct $1,400 35th pct
People / bedroom in Beechinain The Lakes even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Beechinain The Lakes
0.0% 0th pct —
Owned outright in Beechinain The Lakes
41.3% 50th pct —
Separate houses in Beechinain The Lakes
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Beechinain The Lakes
89.1% 76th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

41.3% Owned outright +46.2 pts ▸ 87.5%
47.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +47.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

13.0% 5 or more +49.5 pts ▸ 62.5%
41.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.8 pts 37.5%
34.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +34.8 pts 0.0%
6.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Beechinain The Lakes
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Beechinain The Lakes
5.7% 12th pct —
PT commute in Beechinain The Lakes
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Beechinain The Lakes +1 more in Beechina
1 64th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Beechinain The Lakes +7.81 more in Beechina
7.81 86th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Beechinain The Lakes +117.2 more in Beechina
117.2 70th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Beechinain The Lakes +2 more in Beechina
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Beechinain The Lakes +21 longer in The Lakes
23 61st pct 44 76th pct
Drive to city in Beechinain The Lakes even
43 34th pct 43 34th pct
Reach 30 min in Beechinain The Lakes +4,633 more in Beechina
4,633 50th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Beechinain The Lakes +4,633 more in Beechina
4,633 34th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

54.3% Car (driver) ◂ +13.1 pts 41.2%
5.7% Worked at home +17.8 pts ▸ 23.5%
5.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.0 pts 37.5%
27.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +27.9 pts 0.0%
11.6% 4 or more ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
9.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Beechinain The Lakes +3.1 pts higher in Beechina gap widening
18.1% 13th pct 15.0% 9th pct
Recent arrivals in Beechinain The Lakes
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Beechinain The Lakes
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Beechinain The Lakes +14.3 pts higher in The Lakes gap steady
70.7% 83rd pct 85.0% 99th pct
Full-time in Beechinain The Lakes
51.4% 20th pct —

Industries people work in

12.9% Mining ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
12.9% Construction ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
12.9% Retail trade ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
12.9% Other services ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
10.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
8.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
8.6% Professional & technical ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
7.1% Wholesale trade ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
5.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.3% Manufacturing ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Education & training ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

22.9% Technicians & trades +12.4 pts ▸ 35.3%
8.6% Professionals +15.0 pts ▸ 23.5%
10.0% Machinery operators & drivers +7.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
15.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
10.0% Managers ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Community & personal service ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Labourers ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
5.7% Sales workers ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Beechinain The Lakes +0.4 higher in Beechina
0.4 50th pct 0.1 37th pct
Types ≤15 min in Beechinain The Lakes +0.4 more in Beechina
0.4 49th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Beechinain The Lakes even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Beechinain The Lakes even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Beechinain The Lakes even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Beechinain The Lakes even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Beechinain The Lakes +31.3 pts higher in Beechina
31.3% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Beechinain The Lakes even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Beechinain The Lakes +31.3 more in Beechina
31.3 73rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Beechinain The Lakes +2 higher in Beechina
4 63rd pct 1 55th pct
Mean slope in Beechinain The Lakes +2.9 pts higher in The Lakes
7.2% 65th pct 10.1% 81st pct

Compare Beechina with nearby areas

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Compare The Lakes with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Beechina vs The Lakes [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50094/beechina/vs/SAL51443/the-lakes