Federal Electorate · Area profile
Brisbane
55 km²
Far more residents here hold university degrees than in the rest of the state, marking Brisbane as a highly educated and affluent hub. The population is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a large proportion of young adults and a high number of people in de facto relationships. It is a fast-growing city where nearly 60% of people have moved house recently. This creates a dynamic community of professionals who live in high-density housing and enjoy a walkable, urban lifestyle.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is just 34, making the area noticeably younger than both Queensland and Australia. Children and seniors are much less common here than in most other areas, while de facto relationships are among the highest for this level.
About 29.3% of people were born overseas, which is well above the state figure. English is the most common ancestry at 36.2%, and the proportion of overseas-born residents has risen since 2011.
Around 18.3% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the state average. While this has risen since 2011, the proportion of people who speak little or no English has actually fallen.
A large 46.2% of residents have no religion, which is much higher than most areas and well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 19 points since 2011.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 46.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. Similarly, 80% of residents finished Year 12, which is far above the state and national averages.
Typical weekly family incomes are $2,947, well above the national figure of $2,120. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 31.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen 13 points since 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than most, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions than the state average. However, 10.2% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though the rate fell since 2011. Far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state and national averages.
Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per household. A high 35.5% of people live alone, which is far above the state figure, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.
Renting is very common, with 53.5% of households renting—far above the national average. Most people live in flats or apartments, and only 19% own their home outright, which is far below the state and national figures.
Public transport use is well above the national average, supported by a very high number of stops and routes. About 14.3% of homes have no car, and 24.5% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.
The area is highly mobile, with 59.4% of people moving in the last five years—far above the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the highest for this level.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, with a very high 73.2% participation rate. Professional and technical roles are the most common, and unemployment is lower than the state average.
Described as a walker's paradise, nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and groceries. This walkability is far above the state average, with a high density of amenities and a strong street network.