Beachlands

The community is older than the state and national average, with 20.9% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (76.7%), though 14.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 83.0% of people. While 8.0% use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 44.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is also common at 42.6%.

A higher number of adults hold a bachelor degree or more compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Around 44.8% of residents finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,177 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 12.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate far below the state and national averages.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a mental health rate of 12.4%, which is well above the national figure.

Volunteering is a little more common here than in the rest of the state, with 17.9% of people helping out. However, fewer people provide unpaid care or do heavy housework compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is significant, with 133 people living in the area. However, this group faces challenges, with an unemployment rate of 40.0% and a typical personal income far below the national average.

Living arrangements are unusual for this area; 42.9% of people live alone, which is far above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Renting is very common at 40.8%, far above the national average. Homes here are typically smaller, with only 62.0% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the state figure.

The area is very well served by public transport stops, though only 0.6% of people use it to commute. A high 14.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The population is quite mobile, with 38.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is about the same as the state average.

About 57.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

Beachlands is very walkable, with a score of 6.8, well above the state average. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or park, and 84.7% are close to various local amenities.