Beerwah

The community is aging, with 20.2% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 19% of the population, and the typical resident is 40 years old.

Beerwah is far less diverse than the rest of the country, with only 15.4% of people born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language here, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average at just 4.5%. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 47.6%, which is well above the national figure. This is a significant increase from 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with 13.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,534, which is a little below the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen since 2011 but remains lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average.

Residents are more likely to do unpaid housework and care for children than people in other areas. A notable 4.5% of the population have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is younger than average, with a typical age of 22. Those with a First Nations background have a Year 12 completion rate far above the national average.

Homes tend to be larger and hold more people, with an average of 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children.

Detached houses are the norm, with 87.8% of homes being separate houses. A very high 87.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with only 1.3% of people using public transport to commute. Only 2.3% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, as 44.9% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and construction.

The area's overall advantage score is lower than most similar areas, reflecting lower levels of job skills and education.

Beerwah receives very high annual rainfall, far above the Queensland average. Summer maximum temperatures are also much higher than in most similar areas.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only about a third of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.