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Moncrieff
100 km²
A highly mobile and diverse community, Moncrieff is home to over 182,000 people and stands out for its fast-growing population. It is a place of transition, with half of all residents having moved here in the last five years. This openness is reflected in a strong international presence, as over 32% of people were born overseas. These factors create a dynamic environment where high walkability and a mix of housing types support a diverse range of residents.
Moncrieff's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
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The area is a little older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 40 and nearly 20% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.7%, which is well below the Queensland average.
International influence is strong here, with 32.2% of residents born overseas, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.
About 17.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. While English is dominant, Mandarin is the most common second language.
A significant shift has occurred over the last decade, with the number of people reporting no religion rising 20 points since 2011 to reach 42.0%. This is slightly higher than the national figure.
Residents are generally well-qualified, with 23.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 60.8% completing Year 12, both of which are higher than most similar areas.
Typical weekly household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,489. However, there has been a notable upward trend, with the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising 11 points since 2011.
Health outcomes are generally positive, with 26.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national average. Only 8.1% of residents have a mental health condition.
Participation in unpaid work is much lower than most areas, with far fewer people caring for children or performing housework. Similarly, the volunteer rate of 11.2% is a little below the state average.
The community has a high proportion of people living alone at 30.0%, which is well above the national figure. This contributes to smaller households, with a typical size of 2.3 people per home.
Renting is very common here, with 39.4% of households renting and typical weekly rents of $430 being a little above the national figure. Detached houses are much less common than in other Queensland areas, as many residents live in flats or apartments.
The area is very accessible, with 93.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, 7.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national figure.
Moncrieff is a major hub for newcomers, as 50% of residents moved here within the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up 18.5% of the population, well above the national average.
Full-time employment is well below the national figure at 51.8%, and the unemployment rate of 6.0% is higher than most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or accommodation and food services.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.2 and far more homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services than the state average. Nearly all homes are within a short walk of a park.