4012, QLD

The area is notably younger than most, with a typical age of 36 and a small senior population that is well below the national figure. De facto relationships are much more common here than in the rest of the country, and the population grew by 3,622 people since 2011.

Overseas birthplaces are common, with 25% of residents born abroad, a figure slightly above the Queensland average. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most frequent ancestries reported.

More people use a language other than English at home here (15.7%) compared to the state average. Despite this diversity, very few residents speak little or no English, at just 1.3%.

A growing number of people report no religion, rising 19 points since 2011 to reach 42.2%. This is well above the national figure, while Christianity remains the largest affiliation at 44.9%.

This is a highly qualified community where 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. School completion is also much higher than most areas, with 75.1% of residents finishing Year 12.

Wealth is high in this area, with a typical weekly family income of $2,717, which is well above the national figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 16 points since 2011 to 28.8%.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions and less need for daily assistance than most areas. However, mental health conditions are more common here than in other regions, affecting 10.5% of people.

Unpaid care for children is typical for the state, but far fewer people spend 15 or more hours on housework compared to most areas. Volunteering has fallen by 4.8 points since 2011 to 14.6%.

Single-person households are very common, with 33.6% of people living alone, well above the national figure. Because of this, homes tend to be smaller, with a typical size of 2.3 people.

Renters are much more common here than elsewhere, making up 44.5% of households. This is consistent with a lower rate of outright home ownership and a higher proportion of flats and apartments compared to the state average.

Public transport use is among the highest for similar areas, supported by a huge number of stops and a short one-minute walk to the nearest one. Working from home has also surged, rising from 3.1% in 2011 to 21.5% in 2021.

The population is very mobile, with 51.8% of residents moving in the last five years, far above the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common than in most areas.

The workforce is highly active, with 73.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Professional roles are the most common occupation, and full-time employment is well above the state average.

This area ranks in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills. Its overall advantage score of 1,071 is higher than about 86% of similar areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost every home has easy access to groceries, schools, and health services within a short stroll.