Federal Electorate · Area profile
Flynn
132,852 km²
A higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Flynn than in most other areas, making up 6.9% of the population. This community is characterised by large, detached homes and a strong presence of families, with over 20% of residents being children under 15. While the population has grown by 7.1% since 2011, it remains a predominantly Australian-born area with a traditional residential feel. It is a place where family life and home ownership are central to the local character.
Families are well catered for: 129 schools serve Flynn.
Explore Flynn by topic
The population is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 39. It is a family-oriented area where 20.7% are children under 15, and those in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.
Flynn is far less diverse than the rest of the state; only 11.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The vast majority of residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the primary language for 86.2% of the community. Only 4.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
Nearly 40% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 percentage points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.3%.
Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While the proportion of people completing Year 12 rose to 41.9% by 2021, this remains far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household incomes are lower than the state and national figures, sitting at $1,530. While 17.7% of households earn over $3,000 a week, this is lower than most other areas.
Health figures are around the middle for similar areas, with 28.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 5.9% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 16.9% of people giving their time. This community also has a higher rate of unpaid housework and childcare compared to the national average.
Families with children are common, making up 54.7% of households. One-parent families are more frequent here than in most areas, and about 25.7% of people live alone.
Detached houses are far more common here than across Australia, with nearly 90% of homes being separate houses. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly payment of $260.
Most residents rely on cars, as only 1.5% commute by public transport. This is consistent with the low number of public transport stops and the fact that very few homes have no motor vehicle.
The number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011, now sitting at 13.1%. About 39% of the population moved house in the last five years, which is slightly below the national figure.
Full-time employment is much higher here than in most other areas, at 63.3%. The local workforce is concentrated in health care, agriculture, and mining, with technicians and labourers being the most common occupations.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 31% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities like groceries or health services.