Lower Beechmont

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 16.7%.

People born overseas make up 21.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 88.2% of the community. While 5.4% use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents (53.9%) have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.2%.

The community is well-qualified, with 60.2% having completed Year 12 and 23.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are much higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,570, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. Personal incomes follow a similar pattern, with the typical weekly amount at $794.

Health is generally good, as people with long-term health conditions (24.9%) are fewer than in most other areas. This is well below the state figure of 28.8%.

Residents are active in their community, with 19.7% volunteering and 26.7% doing over 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly—both figures well above the national average. Former Defence Force members also make up a much higher proportion of the population than usual.

There are 31 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $774, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Family life is common here, with 54.7% of households consisting of couples with children. The typical home size is 2.5 people, matching the state and national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses (98.5%), and most are large, with 81.6% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare here at 12.9%, which is far below the national figure of 30.6%.

Cars are essential, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is more common here than in most areas, with 19.8% of the workforce doing so.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39% of residents arriving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.2% of the population.

A higher number of people are working or looking for work (65.7%) compared to the national figure. However, full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas, at 50.7%.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.2, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service, and the terrain is notably steep.