4010, QLD

The area is noticeably younger than both the state and national averages, with children under 15 making up only 9% of the population. De facto relationships are very common here, at 21.1%, which is well above the national figure.

A strong international presence is evident, with 28.8% of residents born overseas, a figure a little above the Australian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

Language diversity is high, with 15.3% of people using a language other than English at home, though this is well below the national average. English remains the primary language for 78.7% of the community.

A significant shift has occurred since 2011, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising by 21 points to reach 48.3%, which is well above the national figure.

This is a highly qualified community where 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 21.9%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 76.7%.

Earnings are high across the board, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,168, well above the national figure. One in four households earns $3,000 or more per week.

While only 3.3% of residents need help with daily activities, there is a notably higher rate of mental health conditions at 10.9% compared to the rest of the country.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in most other areas, with only 13.8% of people caring for children unpaid. Volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 13.7%.

Small households are the norm, with 40.9% of people living alone and a typical home containing just 1.9 people. This is far above the state average for single-person homes.

Apartments make up 74.1% of all homes, and renting is the dominant tenure at 61.2%. Very few residents own their homes outright, at just 13.8%, which is far below the national average.

Public transport is heavily used, and 11.1% of homes have no car, which is well above the state average. Working from home is also common, accounting for 20.8% of commutes.

The population is very transient, with 67.7% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 26.6% of the community.

Employment is strong, with 74.4% of adults working or looking for work. Most are employed full-time, and many work as professionals in health, technical, or managerial roles.

The area is ranked as having a very high overall advantage, scoring in the top 10% of all areas. This is driven by exceptionally high education and job skills levels.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport. The walkability score of 8.9 is far above the state average.