4017, QLD

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the Queensland and national average. While the population has grown by 5.4% since 2011, it remains a balanced community with 19.1% of people under 15 and 17.2% aged 65 and over.

About 21.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though the area's international makeup is higher than in most similar areas.

English is the main language for 85.9% of the community, but the number of people using another language at home rose to 10.9% by 2021. Despite this increase, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is very low at 1.1%.

Religious affiliation is shifting, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising 19 points since 2011 to reach 41.0%. This is roughly in line with the Queensland average.

The community is highly qualified, and the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose to 24.6% since 2011. This is reflected in the schools, which have a much higher average advantage score than most other areas.

Incomes are high here, with the typical family earning $2,304 a week, which is a little above the national figure. A quarter of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a significant rise of 16 points since 2011.

Mental health conditions are reported by 10.4% of residents, which is higher than most areas. About 30.7% of the population lives with a long-term health condition.

The area has a strong focus on family, with 30.4% of people providing unpaid childcare—well above the national average. It also has a higher-than-usual proportion of former Defence Force members at 4.1%.

Families are the norm here, with 60.6% of homes consisting of couples with children. Because of this, homes tend to be larger, averaging 2.6 people per household.

Large homes are very common, as 84.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Most people live in detached houses, though typical weekly rents have risen by $65 since 2011 to reach $390.

Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, supported by a very high number of stops and departures. However, most people still commute by car, and 17.7% now work from home.

The population is fairly stable, though 37.5% of residents moved in the last five years. The number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen significantly since 2011.

A higher-than-average 64.6% of adults are working or looking for work. The local workforce is led by professionals in health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is quite advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage, which puts it ahead of about 70% of similar areas.

Postcode 4017 is very walkable, with 99.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is also within a 15-minute walk of a park or a school.