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Beechwood
10 km²
A rapid population growth of 60% since 2011 has shaped Beechwood (L) into a young, family-focused community. The area is notably welcoming to children, with 22.3% of residents under 15 and a typical age of just 37. This shift toward younger families is seen in the high number of large detached homes and a rise in people caring for children unpaid. It is a predominantly Australian community where most people live in spacious houses and rely on cars to get around.
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The area has a strong presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 7.0%, which is well above the national figure. It is a young community where the typical resident is 37, and de facto relationships are much more common than in most similar areas.
People born overseas make up only 7.1% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales average. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.
English is the primary language for 94.5% of the community. Only 2.1% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.
A large portion of the community reported no religion at 43.1%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 25 percentage points since 2011.
About 42.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, the 13.8% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state average.
Typical household income is $1,516 a week, which is a little below the national figure but higher than in most similar areas. Weekly personal income is $715, which has risen by $284 since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 32.2% of people, which is well above the national average. Arthritis and mental health are the most common conditions.
Many residents contribute through unpaid work, with 33.2% caring for children and 30.1% doing significant housework, both figures well above the state average. However, the share of volunteers has fallen by 9 percentage points since 2011.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per home. Only 14.8% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (99.4%), and 88.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 13.2%, which is far below the state average.
Car dependency is very high, with 69.1% of people driving to work and almost no one using public transport. Very few homes have no motor vehicle, at only 1.6%.
The area has seen high movement, with 47.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average and is a 20 percentage point increase since 2011.
A higher number of adults are working or looking for work (62.6%) compared to most similar areas. The most common industries are construction and health care.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.5. Residents have very limited access to essentials on foot, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.