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Beachmere
5 km²
A coastal setting defines Beachmere, a community where nearly every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport. It is a notably older area, with the typical resident being 51 and nearly 30% of the population aged 65 or over. This shift towards an older demographic is reflected in the high number of people needing help with daily activities. Despite this, the population grew by about 165 people since 2011, and the area remains a popular choice for those moving from other regions.
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Beachmere is far older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 51 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up 15.3%, which is well below the Queensland average of 18.7%.
People born overseas make up 18.1% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 92.4% of residents. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the figures for both Queensland and Australia.
A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 46.3%, which is well above the national figure. This figure has risen significantly by 21 points since 2011.
Qualifications are lower than the state and national figures, with only 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people completing Year 12 rose by 7.7 points since 2011.
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical weekly household earning $1,115. Only 9.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here; 42.4% of people have a long-term health condition, and 12.8% need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for its level.
While 15% of residents provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 6.3%.
Families with one parent are more common here than in most areas at 18.9%. About 28.4% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.
Detached houses are very common at 87.5%, and 82% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Outright ownership is also high, with 38.8% of residents owning their home without a mortgage.
Most people rely on cars, with 64.2% driving to work. While 11.9% work from home, this is well below the national average of 21%.
The area has seen significant movement, with 46% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national figure of 40.7%.
Working or looking for work is lower than most areas, with only 46.1% of adults active in the workforce. Health care and construction are the most common industries.
The area is very walkable, with 97.5% of homes within 10 minutes of public transport and 98.2% near a park. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.