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4005, QLD

3 km²

Population in postcode 4005 has grown by 56% since 2011, transforming it into a high-density urban hub. It is a highly educated and affluent community where more than half of adults hold a university degree. The area is defined by a professional workforce and a high proportion of people living alone in apartments. This combination of high incomes and a compact setting makes it one of the most walkable and advantaged pockets in the state.

An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.

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The typical resident is 38, and the area has far fewer children and seniors than most other places. It is also a hub for couples, with 20.6% of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

International roots are common here, as 27.2% of people were born overseas. This is much higher than in most other areas and is consistent with the national average.

English is the main language for nearly 80% of residents. About 14.1% use another language at home, which is higher than in most areas, though this has fallen slightly since 2011.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 48.9%. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 18 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 50.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Most residents completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees in management or health.

Earning levels are very high, with 35.5% of households bringing in $3,000 or more a week. The typical family earns $3,306 weekly, which is far above the Queensland figure.

Mental health conditions are reported more often here than in most areas. However, only 3.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is lower than the state and national figures.

Very few people here spend significant time on unpaid housework or childcare, with figures well below the national average. About 17.1% of residents volunteer, which is slightly above the state average.

The area is dominated by small households, with 41.1% of people living alone. Because of this, the typical home has only 1.9 people, among the lowest across similar areas.

Apartments make up nearly 79% of all homes, which explains why very few houses have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very common at 53.0%, and weekly rents are much higher than the national average.

Working from home is common for 28.1% of the workforce, a figure far above the state average. This high rate of home-working is paired with a high number of households that do not own a car.

The community is very mobile, with 60.3% of people having moved house in the last five years. About 20% of residents arrived from overseas recently, which is well above the national figure.

Employment is strong, with 71.4% of adults working or looking for work. Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, and the unemployment rate is lower than the national average.

This area is ranked as one of the most advantaged in the country. It receives a top score of 10 for education and job skills, which is among the highest possible rankings.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport. Its walkability score of 8.9 is far above the Queensland average.

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