Beecher Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Beecher is a locality approximately 436 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Beecher is 4680, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Beecher has a population of 876 (457 males, 421 females). The median age is 44 years.
The median weekly household income in Beecher is $2,383, with a median personal income of $884 per week.
The median weekly rent is $280 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.
In terms of birthplace, 94% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (19), South Africa (10), and Other countries (7).
92.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 1.8% speak another language.
The employment rate in Beecher shows 434 people employed (280 full-time, 131 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (93), professionals (50), and managers (33).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Beecher has an IRSAD score of 1019 placing it in decile 7 (advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Beecher covers an area of 19.2 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 46 persons per km².
Statistically, Beecher sits within the Gladstone - Biloela area, part of the broader Fitzroy region.
The federal electorate for Beecher is Flynn (Rural).
Beecher Details
| Postcode | 4680 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 876 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,383/week |
| Median Personal Income | $884/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $280 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 19.2 km² |
| Population Density | 46/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 279 |
| Completed Year 12 | 35.4% |
| Australian Citizens | 91.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 28 (3.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (advantaged) |
| Latitude | -23.9127 |
| Longitude | 151.2044 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 436 km |
| Region (SA4) | Fitzroy |
| Area (SA3) | Gladstone - Biloela |
| Federal Electorate | Flynn |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 185 (21.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 101 (11.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 168 (19.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 285 (32.5%) |
| 65+ years | 142 (16.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 46 (5.2%) |
| Arthritis | 30 (3.4%) |
| Asthma | 26 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 26 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 24 (2.7%) |
| Diabetes | 20 (2.3%) |
| Cancer | 19 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 41 (14.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 104 (37.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 133 (47.8%) |