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Beeac
1 km²
Older residents make up a significant part of Beeac, where the typical age is 50. This small community of 217 people has seen its population shrink slightly since 2011, while the number of seniors has risen sharply. It is a place of stability and traditional roots, with very few overseas-born residents and a high proportion of people owning their homes outright. The area is largely residential and car-dependent, characterized by a quiet, aging population.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 27.6% of people aged 65 and over. This trend has accelerated since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen significantly to 13.8%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.
English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home. This is much lower than the state and national averages.
A total of 45.2% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose by 19 percentage points since 2011. Christianity remains common at 43.3%.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 28.2% of residents completing Year 12. However, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,156, which is well below the national figure. Low-income households are common, with 32.7% earning under $650 per week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.4% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.
Volunteerism is high at 19.4%, well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, which is much more common here than in similar areas.
A large number of people live alone—38.5%—which is far above the state average. This helps explain why homes are typically smaller, with just 2.1 people per household.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 40.4% of homes are owned outright. Renting is rare, and typical weekly rents are far below the national average at $220.
Car use is essential, as 0% of residents commute by public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and only 8.7% of people work from home.
The community is relatively stable, with 31.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.
Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 62.1%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. People typically work in health care, manufacturing, and agriculture.
While most homes are within walking distance of a park, school, or health service, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries within a 15-minute walk.