4031, QLD

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with only 10% of people aged 65 and over. There are more people in de facto relationships here than in most areas, a figure that has risen to 15.2% since 2011.

About 20.4% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English (38.3%) and Australian (34.9%).

Language diversity is higher than in most areas, with 12.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This has risen slightly since 2011, though the vast majority only speak English.

People with no religion now make up 42.6% of the population, a significant increase of 20 points since 2011. This figure is well above the national average.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified; 40% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the Queensland figure. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level at 77.2%.

Incomes are very high, with the typical weekly family income of $2,889 being well above the national figure. Since 2011, the share of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen by 18 points to 32.9%.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with a much lower rate of people needing help with daily activities (3.3%). However, 10.5% of people report a mental health condition, which is higher than most areas.

Unpaid childcare is more common here than in most areas, at 27.8%. Volunteering is slightly above the national figure, though it has fallen since 2011.

Living arrangements are varied, with a higher proportion of people living alone (29.8%) compared to the state average. Couples with children make up the largest group at 60.1%.

Housing is dominated by renters (41.9%) and smaller homes, with far fewer three-bedroom properties than the national average. Mortgage payments are also much higher than most areas, typically reaching $2,200 a month.

The area is a hub for public transport, with a high number of stops and a typical 11-minute drive to the city. Working from home is also more common here than elsewhere, used by 22.2% of the workforce.

This is a transient community where 47.5% of people moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.7% of the population, which is much higher than most areas.

Employment is very strong, with 75.9% of adults working or looking for work—among the highest at this level. Many residents are professionals (33.3%) working in health, professional services, or education.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is consistent with the high levels of education and job skills found here.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools. Public transport is exceptionally accessible, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.