Beaudesert

The community is notably older than the state average, with 22.8% of people aged 65 or over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (12.3%) than the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language here, with only 3% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure. Very few residents speak little or no English.

About 48.5% of the population identifies as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 39.7% of the community, a figure that has risen by 22 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 40.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,199. Only 10.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Residents experience higher rates of health issues; 35.3% have a long-term health condition, and 12% have a mental health condition. About 8.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for its level.

Unpaid care is common, with 14% of people providing unpaid care, which is higher than most areas. However, volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 13.9%.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21. Unemployment for this group is 13.5%, which is a little above the national figure.

One-parent families are very common at 19.4%, which is well above the national average. Typical homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.5 people per household.

Separate houses are far more common here (85.3%) than in the rest of the state. Rent is lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $310.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.3% of people using public transport to get to work. Public transport options are very limited, with only one route and nine stops serving the area.

Movement into the area is higher than most, with 40.5% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are very low at 4.2%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (50.6%) compared to the national average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The population is estimated at 16,642 people. Since 2021, the area has seen growth of 11.6%, which is higher than the Queensland average.

The climate features an average maximum temperature of 27.5 degrees and annual rainfall of 962mm, which is far above the state average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 24% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities.