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Beechmont
2 km²
A significantly older population defines Beechmont (L), where the typical resident is 51 years old. The community has grown by 59% since 2011, with a recent influx of overseas-born residents and a sharp rise in university qualifications. This shift has created a more affluent area where typical household incomes are now higher than in most similar localities. It is a residential pocket of detached houses where many people work from home or in professional roles.
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The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 20.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.1% of the population, which is well below the national average.
Overseas-born residents now make up 22.5% of the community, a 10 point increase since 2011. Most people identify with English (43.6%) or Australian (38.0%) ancestry.
English is the primary language for 92.3% of residents, and no one in the community reported speaking little or no English. This is far below the national figure for language diversity.
A high number of residents report having no religion (46.4%), a figure that has risen by 23 points since 2011. This is well above both the Queensland and Australian averages.
Education levels have climbed sharply, with 22.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, up from just 2.6% in 2011. More than half of residents (57.9%) have completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,625, which is higher than most similar areas. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has also risen to 13.6% since 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 3.6% needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also reported at a much lower rate (5.7%) than in the state or nation.
Unpaid housework is very common here, with 28.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. About 16.2% of the population are volunteers.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.4 people per household. There are far fewer people living alone (19.9%) and fewer one-parent families (9.7%) compared to most other areas.
Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 79% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at only 4.0%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,759.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. However, working from home is much more common here than in most similar areas, at 17.3%.
The area has seen significant movement, with 41.2% of people moving in the last five years. Despite this, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Working or looking for work has risen to 60.7% since 2011. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and education.
The area is car-dependent with a very low walkability score and a steep average slope of 13.3%. While 87% of homes are near a park, no one can walk to groceries, health services, or public transport within 15 minutes.