# Beard

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Australian Capital Territory › Australian Capital Territory › Unincorporated ACT › 2620 crosses NSW/ACT

Area: 0 km²

Daily life in Beard is very quiet and sparse, as it is a largely non-residential area with only 3 people. The typical resident is 36 years old, which is a little older than the ACT average. Despite the tiny population, the area is wealthy, with typical weekly incomes far above the national figure. It is a small pocket of the ACT that feels isolated from public transport but remains highly walkable for basic needs.

## Demographics & Identity

The population is very small with only 3 residents. The typical age is 36, which is a little older than the ACT average and a little younger than the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 3 | — |
| Median age | 36 yrs | — |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 133.3%

**Marital status** — Married 75.0%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).

**Country of birth** — Australia 100.0%

**Ancestry** — Italian 133.3%, Australian 100.0%

## Language

The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

**Language used at home** — English only 100.0%

## Religion

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 0%, ahead of No religion (0%).

## Education & Qualifications

The area has 9 schools within 3 km, which is more than about 81% of similar areas. Most of these are government primary schools.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Schools within 3 km | 9 | — |
| Average school size | 385 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 998 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 75.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 75.0%

**Field of qualification** — Architecture & building 100.0%

## Income

Typical weekly personal income is $1,375, which is among the highest for its level and far above the national figure of $805.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,375 | — |

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 100.0%

## Health & Disability

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

## First Nations

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure that is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |

## Transport & Vehicles

Driving to the city is fast at 13 minutes, but public transport is almost non-existent with no routes or stops. This is reflected in the transit time to the city, which is among the highest at 87 minutes.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 9 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 13 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 0 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 0 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 87 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 100.0%

## Jobs & Industry

The most common industries people work in is Construction at 100%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).

**Industries people work in** — Construction 100.0%

## Walkability

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools, though there is no health service nearby. Overall walkability is lower than the ACT average, and the terrain is a little steeper than the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 5.2 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.9 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 96.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 97.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 96.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 666.7 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 206 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 7.3% | — |

## Schools serving Beard

9 schools, 3,466 students, average ICSEA 998.

By sector: Government 8, Catholic 1

By type: Primary 5, Secondary 2, Combined 2

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Queanbeyan West Public School | Government | Primary | 0.8 km | 387 |
| Queanbeyan High School | Government | Secondary | 1.5 km | 448 |
| Finigan School of Distance Education | Government | Combined | 1.6 km | 84 |
| Queanbeyan Public School | Government | Primary | 2.8 km | 361 |
| Karabar High School | Government | Secondary | 2.9 km | 723 |
| St Gregory's Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 2.9 km | 730 |
| Tirriwirri School | Government | Combined | 3.0 km | 34 |
| Queanbeyan South Public School | Government | Primary | 3.0 km | 419 |
| Queanbeyan East Public School | Government | Primary | 3.2 km | 280 |

## Nearby areas

[Crestwood](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11116/crestwood) · [Queanbeyan West](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13306/queanbeyan-west) · [Pialligo](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL80111/pialligo) · [Oaks Estate](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL80104/oaks-estate) · [Queanbeyan](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13304/queanbeyan) · [Queanbeyan East](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13305/queanbeyan-east) · [Karabar](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12079/karabar) · [Canberra Airport](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL80031/canberra-airport)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL80023/beard