Beecher

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and Australian figures. However, children under 15 make up 20.9% of the population, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the dominant language, with 92.6% of people using it exclusively. Only 1.8% of residents use another language at home, far below the state and national figures.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 41.1% report no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland figure.

Qualifications are mostly practical, with 50.2% of adults holding a Certificate III or IV. Only 12.6% have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average.

This is a high-earning area where the typical family weekly income of $2,615 is well above the national figure. Over a third of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 24.2% having a long-term health condition and 5.5% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are well below the state and national figures.

Unpaid care is common here, with 35.2% of people caring for children and 29% doing significant housework, figures that are well above the national average.

First Nations residents are typically much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 14. While their personal income is around the national figure, First Nations household income is among the highest for its level.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with a community dominated by families, as 65.9% of homes are couples with children and very few people live alone.

Almost all residents live in separate houses, and 90.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Very few people rent, and 40.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

Beecher is a very stable community, as only 23.3% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Employment is strong, with 65% of people working full-time, well above the national average. Many residents work in manufacturing, construction, or as technicians and tradespeople.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.