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Beerburrum
1 km²
A dramatic shift in age and population has transformed Beerburrum since 2011, with the typical resident now just 35 years old. This small community of 487 people has grown by 54% in a decade and is now much younger than most Australian areas. It has become a hub for families, which is reflected in the high number of children and larger homes. This transition is paired with a significant rise in typical household incomes, making it a more prosperous pocket of the Sunshine Coast.
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The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 22.8% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Those aged 65 and over now make up only 10.3% of the community, a big drop from 2011.
While 78.2% of residents were born in Australia, 14.8% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 45.0%, followed by Australian at 42.1%.
English is the main language for 88.5% of the community. However, 4.7% of people use another language at home, a figure that has risen since 2011, though it remains far below the national average.
A large portion of the community reports no religion at 45.2%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This has seen a significant 20 point increase since 2011.
Educational attainment has risen, with 48.5% of residents completing Year 12, up 17 points since 2011. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.9% of the population.
Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $1,902 a week. This is a significant increase from the $684 reported in 2011.
The community is healthier than most, with only 3.3% of people needing help with daily activities. This is lower than the national figure of 5.8%.
Family life is a focus here, as 29.3% of people care for children unpaid. Additionally, 27.7% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is well above the national average.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 61.9% of families.
Almost every home is a separate house (99.4%) and 89.9% have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage ownership is high at 71.1%, while renting is very low at 8.8%.
Most residents rely on cars, with 41% of homes having two vehicles. Working from home is common for 13.7% of the workforce, and 1.7% of people commute via train.
The community is quite mobile, with 41% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.
The unemployment rate is a very low 2.5%, which is much lower than the national figure of 5.1%. Many locals work in health care, social assistance, or construction.
The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.