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Beerwah
9 km²
A larger-than-average population of nearly 6,000 people makes Beerwah a significant centre for its area. This is a relatively young community where the typical resident is 37 and children under 15 make up over 20% of the population. Many families live here in large detached houses, and the area has seen a steady flow of new residents, with over half moving in during the last five years.
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The typical resident is 37, which is much lower than most similar areas. Children under 15 make up 20.7% of the population, a figure slightly above the national average.
While 15.4% of people were born overseas—much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the Australian figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 89.2% of the community. However, the 5.0% of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas.
Nearly half the population (48.7%) report no religion, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%. This has risen sharply by 31 points since 2011.
Education levels have climbed since 2011, with 49.2% of adults now having completed Year 12. This is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the state average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,512, which is higher than in most similar areas but a little below the national figure. The number of households earning over $3,000 a week rose 12 points since 2011.
Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 13.0% of people reporting a mental health condition. Additionally, 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care for children is common, with 29.0% of people providing this support. Local volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas and has fallen since 2011.
Family life is prominent here, with 53.6% of homes consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why people per home (2.6) is higher than in most similar areas.
Most people live in separate houses, and 88.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $395, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 67.8% of workers driving to their jobs. Only 1.3% of people commute using public transport.
Beerwah is a high-turnover area, with 51.6% of residents moving in during the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%.
Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 17.4%. Around 58.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is higher than in most similar areas.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.9. While most people live within walking distance of a park or school, far fewer can walk to groceries or health services.