# Beauty Point - Beaconsfield

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Tasmania › Rest of Tas. › West Tamar › 7270, TAS

Area: 259 km²

Much older than the national average, Beauty Point - Beaconsfield is a community where the typical resident is 55. It is a predominantly quiet, residential area with a growing population of seniors, who now make up 30.2% of the people here. Most residents live in detached houses and have a strong connection to the area, with very few recent overseas arrivals. The town is largely car-dependent and has a smaller proportion of residents in the workforce compared to the rest of the state.

## Demographics & Identity

Seniors are a major part of the community, with 30.2% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. The typical age of 55 is much higher than most similar areas, and the number of children under 15 has fallen to 13.4% since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 4,045 | +8.5% since 2011 |
| Median age | 55 yrs | +12.2% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 3.8% | +22.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 30.2% | +42.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 13.4% | -14.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 13.9% | +25.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 32.2%, Seniors (65+) 30.2%, Young adults (25–44) 16.4%, Children (0–14) 13.4%, Youth (15–24) 7.6%

**Marital status** — Married 46.7%, Never married 28.9%, Divorced 13.2%, Widowed 6.7%, Separated 4.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The area has a very strong British heritage, with English and Australian ancestries making up nearly 90% of the population. Only 11.6% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the Australian average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 11.6% | +0.0% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 80.1%, England 5.4%, New Zealand 1.7%, Philippines 0.4%, South Africa 0.2%, Italy 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 47.0%, Australian 42.5%, Scottish 10.0%, Irish 9.5%, German 4.0%, Dutch 1.9%, Italian 1.7%, Chinese 0.6%, Filipino 0.5%, Greek 0.2%, Indian 0.1%, Vietnamese 0.1%

## Language

English is the dominant language here, with 91.5% of people using it at home. Very few people use another language, and only 0.1% speak little or no English, which is among the lowest rates in the region.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 1.6% | -24.4% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.1% | +39.5% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 91.5%

## Religion

A majority of the community identifies as having no religion, at 51.0%. This figure has risen significantly by 23 percentage points since 2011 and is far above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 51.0% | +83.3% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 51.0%, Christianity 38.5%, Not stated 8.9%, Buddhism 0.7%, Other religions 0.7%, Hinduism 0.2%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, though it has risen to 32.8% since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 32.8% | +28.1% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 10.5% | +46.2% since 2011 |
| Schools | 1 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.85 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 4 | — |
| School enrolments | 244 | — |
| Average school size | 244 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 924 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 36.0%, Year 12 32.8%, Year 9 or below 13.1%, Year 11 9.4%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 38.6%, Advanced diploma / diploma 15.0%, Bachelor degree 13.3%, Postgraduate degree 4.1%, Certificate I / II 4.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 1.9%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 17.9%, Management & commerce 13.5%, Society & culture 12.1%, Health 8.6%, Education 6.5%, Architecture & building 6.5%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.2%, Agriculture & environment 3.8%, Creative arts 2.9%, Natural & physical sciences 2.0%, Information technology 1.2%

## Income

Typical incomes are well below state and national figures, with the typical household earning $944 a week. Only 6.0% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $497 | +30.8% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $944 | +29.0% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,222 | +35.5% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 4.2% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 6.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 38.7%, Under $650 26.8%, $1,500–$2,999 20.3%, $3,000–$3,999 3.7%, $4,000 or more 2.3%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 55.2%, $650–$1,499 26.6%, $1,500–$2,999 8.4%, $3,000 or more 1.4%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 41.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of arthritis and mental health conditions, and 7.8% of people need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 41.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 12.7% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.8% | +15.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 18.0%, Mental health 12.7%, Other condition 10.8%, Asthma 9.7%, Diabetes 7.2%, Heart disease 6.0%, Cancer 4.5%, Lung condition 3.9%, Stroke 1.5%, Dementia 0.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 49.8%, One condition 25.1%, Two conditions 10.6%, Three or more 5.6%

## Community Participation

The area has a high number of former Defence Force members, at 5.8%. While volunteering is around the middle for its level, 26.2% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 15.5% | -21.6% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.6% | +6.7% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 18.6% | -15.4% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 5.8% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 26.2% | -7.8% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are 155 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is generally younger than the typical resident, with a median age of 23, though Year 12 completion is far below the national average at 23.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 155 | — |
| First Nations median age | 23 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 23.1% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 7.8% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $471 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,213 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes here tend to be smaller, with 2.1 people per home. A high number of people live alone (31.4%), and there is a higher proportion of one-parent families compared to most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.1 | -4.5% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 16.4% | +10.9% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 31.4% | +12.3% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 43.9%, Couples with children 38.9%, One-parent families 16.4%, Other families 0.9%

**Household size** — 2 people 44.5%, 1 person 31.4%, 3 people 11.3%, 4 people 7.9%, 5 people 3.3%, 6 or more 1.7%

## Housing & Dwellings

Almost all residents live in separate houses, and nearly half (49.1%) own their home outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is much less common here, and typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $250.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $250 | +45.3% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,083 | +3.1% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 16.6% | -17.8% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 49.1% | +7.0% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 95.9% | +2.6% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 68.9% | -0.3% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 49.1%, Owned with a mortgage 28.9%, Rented 16.6%, Not stated 4.1%, Other tenure 1.6%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 95.9%, Other dwelling 2.6%, Flat or apartment 1.6%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 51.3%, 2 bedrooms 22.9%, 4 bedrooms 14.6%, 1 bedroom 4.0%, 5 or more 3.0%, Studio / none 0.3%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 59.7%, Under $200 19.4%, $350–$549 8.7%, $550–$749 2.1%, $750 or more 1.0%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 43.7%, $1,000–$1,799 41.2%, $1,800–$2,999 8.3%, $3,000 or more 3.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.5% of people commuting by public transport. It is one of the most remote areas for city access, with a typical drive time of 155 minutes.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 3.2% | -35.7% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 10.8% | +68.2% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.5% | -68.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 3.21 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 131.8 | — |
| Public transport routes | 6 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 58 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 155 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 64.4%, Worked at home 10.8%, Walked 3.8%, Car (passenger) 3.1%, Bus 0.5%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 36.9%, 1 vehicle 33.7%, 3 vehicles 16.4%, 4 or more 10.1%, No vehicle 3.2%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, as the number of people who moved in the last five years is lower than in most areas. Recent overseas arrivals are also very rare, at just 1.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 33.2% | -1.8% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 1.9% | -53.9% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Working or looking for work is far less common here than nationally, with only 44.2% of adults in the workforce. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is a little above the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% | -16.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 44.2% | -7.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 49.1% | -9.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.2%, Manufacturing 11.2%, Retail trade 9.5%, Construction 8.2%, Accommodation & food 6.3%, Education & training 6.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 6.1%, Transport & warehousing 5.9%, Public administration & safety 3.8%, Professional & technical 3.7%, Administrative & support 3.7%, Arts & recreation 2.9%, Mining 2.7%, Other services 2.5%, Wholesale trade 2.0%, Rental & real estate 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.6%, Finance & insurance 1.5%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 16.1%, Technicians & trades 15.1%, Managers 11.8%, Professionals 11.8%, Community & personal service 11.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.5%, Clerical & administrative 10.3%, Sales workers 9.1%

## Economy & Advantage

The area ranks very low for overall advantage and access to resources compared to other similar regions. It has a small number of businesses (223) and limited job skills compared to most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 1 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 2 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 2 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 1 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 875 | — |
| Population estimate | 4,216 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 2.4% | — |
| Businesses | 223 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The local climate is slightly wetter than the state average. Average maximum and minimum temperatures are both notably higher than the Tasmania-wide figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 872 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 17.3 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 9.6 | — |

## Walkability

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.7. Access to amenities is limited, with only 26.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 2.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 2.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 26.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 26.6% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 48.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 20.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 61.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 14.9% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 12.9 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 8.0% | — |

## Schools serving Beauty Point - Beaconsfield

4 schools, 1,009 students, average ICSEA 901.

By sector: Government 3, Catholic 1

By type: Primary 2, Combined 2

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Beaconsfield Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.6 km | 244 |
| South George Town Primary School | Government | Primary | 9.5 km | 203 |
| Star of the Sea Catholic College | Catholic | Combined | 10.0 km | 181 |
| Port Dalrymple School | Government | Combined | 10.8 km | 381 |

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