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Beerwah
59 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Beerwah are a little below the national figure, reflecting a community where a few residents earn high wages while many others earn less. This large Sunshine Coast town is characterized by a high proportion of families and larger homes, though it faces more health challenges than most similar areas. It is a place of transition, with nearly half of the population having moved here in the last five years.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The typical resident is 40 years old, and the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 and seniors over 65 compared to the national average. About 3.6% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Australian, Scottish, or Irish ancestry. Only 15.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.
English is the primary language here, with only 4.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and very few people speak little or no English.
A high proportion of residents report having no religion, at 47.5%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.5%.
Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 13.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 48.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Typical weekly personal income is $692, which is a little below the national figure of $805. Only 14.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate well below the national average.
Health struggles are more common here than in most areas, with 33.7% of people living with a long-term condition. This includes a much higher rate of mental health conditions (12.2%) and a higher need for daily activity assistance.
More people here provide unpaid care for children (27.9%) compared to most areas. There is also a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members, though volunteering rates are lower than the national figure.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with 276 people. Year 12 completion among First Nations residents is 48.5%, which is far above the national average.
Families are common in Beerwah, where 54.7% of households are couples with children and homes typically hold 2.7 people. One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 87.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $390, which is higher than most similar areas.
Car use is essential, as only 1.3% of people commute by public transport. While there are many public transport routes, the walk to the nearest stop takes about 21 minutes on average.
The community is seeing significant movement, with 47.0% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national average.
About 57.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.
The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. Only 39.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities like groceries and health services.