The size of Beech Forest is approximately 148.4 square kilometres. The population of Beech Forest in 2011 was 479 people. By 2016 the population was 75 showing a population decline of 84.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Beech Forest is 40-49 years. Households in Beech Forest are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Beech Forest work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 78.3% of the homes in Beech Forest were owner-occupied compared with 82.1% in 2016.