Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Beechford TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Beechford, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Beechford TAS is 111 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Beechford is $491 per week ($25,532 per year). Median rent in Beechford is $210 per week ($910 per month). Beechford has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Beechford has a population density of 7.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Beechford is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beechford is $580.

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Beechford Population

residents (Census 2021)

Beechford Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$491/wk

$25,532 per year

#8291 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$210/wk

$910 per month

#7231 of 14,663

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Median Age

59years

21 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$580/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Beechford Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.4% (62) Female 43.6% (48)

Population Density

7.2

people per km²

111 people · 15.3 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,083

Family income/wk

Beechford Age Distribution

5-9

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Beechford Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

67.4% 31 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.6% 15 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Beechford Country of Birth

Australia

93.6%

England

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Beechford Religion

No Religion

54.5%

Anglican

17.8%

Catholic

8.9%

Not stated

7.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.0%

Buddhism

3.0%

Lattr day Snts

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Beechford Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

39.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

35.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Beechford Employment

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Employed full-time

27.0% 27 people

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Employed part-time

15.0% 15 people

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Unemployed

8.0% 8 people

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Not in labour force

50.0% 50 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Beechford Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.4%

Certificate I/II

18.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.0%

Bachelor Degree

13.2%

Postgraduate Degree

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Beechford Occupation

Professionals

35.7%

Managers

28.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

Community & Personal Service

10.7%

Labourers

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Beechford Field of Study

Society & Culture

34.8%

Engineering

30.4%

Management & Commerce

21.7%

Education

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Beechford Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Beechford Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

9.4%

$650-$799/wk

13.2%

$800-$999/wk

13.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Beechford Marital Status

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Married

46.8% 51

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Separated

8.3% 9

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Divorced

13.8% 15

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Widowed

5.5% 6

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Never married

25.7% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Beechford Ancestry

Australian

31.3%

English

26.0%

Scottish

12.7%

Irish

10.7%

Dutch

7.3%

Other

5.3%

French

2.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

German

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Beechford School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Beechford Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.7% 14

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No need for assistance

93.3% 195

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Beechford Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.1% 13

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Not a volunteer

86.9% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Beechford Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

30.0%

$450-$599/mo

40.0%

$600-$799/mo

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Beechford How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.0%

Walked only

13.5%

Did not go to work

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Beechford Car Ownership

1 vehicle

28.6%

2 vehicles

37.5%

3 vehicles

21.4%

4+ vehicles

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Beechford Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.5%

2 bedrooms

34.5%

3 bedrooms

43.6%

4 bedrooms

16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Beechford Population Mobility

13.9%

moved in the last year

40.8%

moved in the last 5 years

8.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

44.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Beechford Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

219

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Beechford Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Lung condition

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Beechford Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$150-$299/wk

11.1%

$300-$399/wk

13.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

15.3%

$800-$999/wk

13.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Beechford Family Structure

Couple — no children

58.1%

Couple — children under 15

14.0%

One parent — children under 15

11.8%

Couple — no children under 15

8.6%

One parent — no children under 15

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Beechford Military Service

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Previously served

9.1% 9

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Never served

90.9% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Beechford Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.3% 13

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Did not provide

86.7% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Beechford Children Ever Born

No children

46.2%

2 children

53.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Beechford When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Beechford Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.5%

5–14 hours

35.2%

15–29 hours

13.0%

30+ hours

15.7%

Did not do domestic work

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Beechford Household Size

1 person

35.4%

2 persons

56.3%

3 persons

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Beechford Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from TAS

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Beechford Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Beechford Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,031/wk

Median Rent $210/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Beechford

Your weekly income

≈ $4,468/month

Median rent $210/wk

Left after rent $821/wk

Rent share 20.4%

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Sheffield

Income: $515/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $60/wk

Beechford vs State & National Average

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Pop: 56 Income: $754/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 56 Income: $725/wk Rent: $213/wk

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Pop: 56 Income: $739/wk Rent: $280/wk

Montana

Pop: 57 Income: $669/wk Rent: $265/wk

West Scottsdale

Pop: 57 Income: $612/wk Rent: $240/wk

Preolenna

Pop: 58 Income: $412/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beechford

What is the population of Beechford TAS?

The population of Beechford TAS is 111 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.2 people per km².Beechford is ranked #8,653 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Beechford?

The median personal income in Beechford TAS is $491 per week, or $25,532 per year.The median household income is $1,031 per week.Family income is $1,083 per week.Beechford is ranked #8,291 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Beechford?

Median rent in Beechford TAS is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Beechford ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Beechford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beechford TAS is $580. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Beechford?

The median age in Beechford TAS is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Beechford a good suburb to live in?

Beechford is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 111.The median income is $491/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60037. All dollar figures in AUD.