Beechmont

The community is far older than the state and national average, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 23.8% of residents. In contrast, children under 15 are well below the national figure at 13.3%.

People born overseas make up 19.8% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of residents. Only 3.7% use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 45.8%. This is well above the figures seen across both Queensland and Australia.

The area has a higher rate of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (22.4%) than most similar areas. The most common fields of qualification are engineering, society and culture, and management.

Typical personal weekly income is $672, which is a little below the national figure of $805. The typical household earns $1,604 a week, which is about the same as the state average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.3% of residents, which is a little above the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 11% of people.

Many residents contribute to the community, with 19% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. A far higher proportion of people (30.9%) spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to other areas.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical age for First Nations residents is 29, which is noticeably older than the state and national averages.

Families with couples and children make up 47.4% of households. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state, accounting for only 17.5% of homes.

Almost every home here is a separate house (99.7%), and renting is far less common than in most areas at just 8.8%. Outright home ownership is also well above the national average at 37.5%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport routes or stops available. This is reflected in the 58.2% of workers who drive to work, though 19.7% work from home.

About 36.2% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 5.4% of the population.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 48.9%. The most common industries for those working are health care, construction, and education.

Beechmont is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6, far below the state average. This is due to the steep terrain and a total lack of groceries or health services within walking distance.