4007, QLD

The typical resident is 39 years old, and the area has far fewer children than most other regions, with only 12.1% under 15. This is a population of adults and professionals, where 15% of people are in de facto relationships, a figure well above the national average.

International roots are strong here, as 27.7% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

Around 15.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. While this is higher than in most areas, it remains well below the national average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language.

Half of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.5% report no religion. The number of people with no religious affiliation has risen by 17 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community, with 40.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. Schooling levels are also high, with 75.2% of residents having completed Year 12.

Earnings are very high, and the typical weekly family income of $3,020 is well above both the state and national figures. About 24.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is among the highest rates in the country.

Residents generally report better health than most, with 24.6% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Only 3.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care roles are less common here than elsewhere; only 19.3% of people care for children unpaid. Volunteer rates have fallen since 2011 and are now lower than in most similar areas.

Small households are the norm, with 38.2% of people living alone—far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home contains only 2.1 people.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 61.5% of homes, while detached houses are rare. Renting is very common at 48.6%, and typical weekly rents are $420, which is higher than in most areas.

Working from home is a major trend, with 24.4% of people doing so. While most still drive, the area's proximity to the city means 8.1% of homes have no car and public transport use is higher than average.

The population is highly mobile, with 58.6% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 18.5% of the community.

Professional and technical roles are common, and the area has a high rate of full-time employment at 65.2%. About 68.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is driven by exceptional levels of education and job skills.

This is a very walkable area, with 99.9% of homes within 10 minutes of public transport. Nearly all residents can walk to a park, and about 90% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.