Beecher · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Beecher

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Nearly 99% of homes in Beecher are separate houses, making it an area dominated by standalone dwellings. The housing landscape is shaped by a very high rate of home ownership and a strong preference for large family homes.

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📍 Beecher, Suburb / Locality

Where Beecher sits — Median rent (weekly)

$280 ▲ +133.3%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Beecher — higher than 50% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Beecher$280
4680, QLD $275
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, which is well above the Queensland figure. In contrast, the typical weekly rent of $280 is well below both the state and national figures.

$280 ▲ +133.3%

Higher than 50% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $120
  • 2016: $265
  • 2021: $280

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 ▲ +8.3%

Higher than 80% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Beecher, the largest group is $200–$349 at 45%, followed by $350–$549 (32%) and Under $200 (23%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Beecher, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (24%) and $3,000 or more (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 40.5% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. Only 6.5% of households rent, a figure that is far below the national average.

6.5% ▼ -7.3%

Lower than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 7.0%
  • 2016: 8.3%
  • 2021: 6.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

40.5% ▲ +49.4%

Lower than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 27.1%
  • 2016: 33.3%
  • 2021: 40.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Beecher, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 52%; Owned outright is next at 40%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, with 90.7% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Nearly half of all homes have four bedrooms, and 21.1% have five or more.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

99.3% ▼ -0.7%

Higher than 66% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 97.8%
  • 2021: 99.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

90.7% ▼ -2.9%

Higher than 80% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 93.4%
  • 2016: 91.3%
  • 2021: 90.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Beecher, Separate house is the majority at 98%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 2%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Beecher, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 50%; 5 or more is next at 22%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Beecher [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL30197/beecher/topic/housing-dwellings