Beachmere

Beachmere is far older than most areas, with 37.9% of people aged 65 and over. This age profile helps explain why children under 15 make up only 12.7% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

About 19.2% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 47.8%, followed by Australian at 35.5%.

English is used by 92.4% of people at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the national average. Only 0.2% of the community speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 48.9%, while 42.3% of residents report having no religion, which is slightly above the Queensland figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical household earns $1,103 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 43.1% of people have a long-term health condition and 11.4% need help with daily activities, both of which are among the highest figures for its level.

The area has a high number of former Defence Force members at 7.4%. Unpaid care is common, with 14.2% of people providing unpaid care, though volunteering is much lower than in most areas.

There are 153 First Nations people in the area. The typical age of this group is 30, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home. While 46.5% of households are couples without children, one-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most homes are separate houses (84%) and 42.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $350.

The area is very car-dependent, with 62.7% of workers commuting by car. While there are many bus stops, the typical walk to one takes 33 minutes.

Beachmere has seen significant movement, with 47.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, at 40.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is slightly above the national figure.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 88% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, no homes are within 15 minutes of health services, which is far below the state average.