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Beenleigh
8 km²
A significant gap in income and education separates Beenleigh from the rest of the state and nation. This community is marked by a high proportion of renters and a young population, with a typical resident aged 38. While many residents face financial challenges and a high rate of unemployment, the area is exceptionally walkable and well-connected. It is a diverse hub where a high number of people are born overseas and many more live in single-person households.
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The community is younger than most, with typical residents aged 38. It has a First Nations population of 5.2%, which is a little above the national figure of 3.2%.
Born overseas, 22.2% of residents come from other countries, which is much higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high for this level, with 9.9% of people using a language other than English at home. However, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Many residents report no religion, at 43.4%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.3%.
Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical incomes are well below those seen across Australia, with typical weekly household earnings of $1,155. Only 8.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far below the national average.
Health challenges are common here, with 35.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are especially prevalent, affecting 14.4% of the population.
Participation in unpaid work is low; volunteering stands at 9.2%, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%. Only 13.2% of people provide unpaid care.
The First Nations community is larger than in most similar areas, though unemployment among this group is much higher than the state average at 21.5%.
Living arrangements are distinctive, with 36.7% of people living alone and 26.6% in one-parent families, both of which are far above the national figures.
Renting is very common, with 52.5% of households renting, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Outright home ownership is among the lowest at 17.3%.
Public transport is highly accessible, with 50 stops serving the area. Around 12.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure of 7.4%.
The population is quite mobile, with 41.7% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.6% of the community.
Unemployment is much higher than most areas at 8.7%. While 60.4% of people work full-time, only 52.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure.
The area is very walkable, with 96.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can reach groceries, parks, and health services within 15 minutes on foot.