4018, QLD

The area is notably younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and a higher-than-usual proportion of children under 15 at 18.8%. While the population has grown by 58% since 2011, the share of people in de facto relationships is much lower than in most other areas.

Overseas birthplaces are very common here, with 38.6% of people born abroad—a figure far above the national average. Indian ancestry is particularly prominent at 10.2%, following English and Australian heritage.

Language diversity is high, as 33.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the Queensland figure. Punjabi is the most common non-English language, spoken by 8.0% of the community.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; those reporting no religion make up 30.4%, which is well below the national figure. Hinduism is also significant, accounting for 9.0% of the population.

The community is well-qualified, with 28.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average and is reflected in a high rate of Year 12 completion at 64.7%.

Typical weekly household incomes sit at $1,568, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the national average.

A higher than usual 7.5% of people need help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions affect 28.7% of residents, with mental health and arthritis being the most reported issues.

More people here care for children unpaid (28.6%) compared to the national figure. However, the area has a much lower rate of volunteers and people providing other types of unpaid care than most similar areas.

Household types are varied, with 30.3% of people living alone—a figure well above the state average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Rental properties are common, with 34.6% of households renting and typical weekly rents reaching $390. Detached houses are far less common than in the rest of the state, as many residents live in townhouses.

The area is very well connected, with 6.6% of people commuting by public transport—among the highest for its level. This is supported by 39 public transport stops and a short average walk to the nearest one.

This is a highly mobile community, with 50.9% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Most adults who are working or looking for work are employed full-time (59.4%). The local workforce is concentrated in health care and social assistance, as well as retail and transport.

Residents generally have high education and job skills, ranking in the top 30% of areas. Overall, the community sits slightly above the national average in terms of general advantage.

The area is very walkable, with 98.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can reach a park, school, or grocery store within a 15-minute walk.