4032, QLD

The area is younger than most, with a typical age of 36 and far fewer children under 15 (14.1%) than the state average. De facto relationships are more common here than in most areas, and the population grew by 29% between 2011 and 2021.

International ties are strong, with 30.4% of people born overseas, a figure that rose 4.3 points since 2011 and is well above the Queensland average.

Many residents use a language other than English at home (22.9%), which is much higher than in most areas and well above the state figure.

While Christianity is the most common affiliation at 45.5%, the number of people reporting no religion rose 19 points since 2011 to reach 38.4%.

This is a highly educated community where 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average, and 65.6% have completed Year 12.

Personal incomes are higher than most areas, with a typical weekly personal income of $856, though weekly household incomes are about the same as the national figure.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas (11.5%), and 7.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than the national average.

Unpaid care and volunteering are much lower here than in most areas, though the community has a higher-than-average proportion of Defence Force veterans at 4.0%.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 34.9% of people living alone—far above the state average—and a typical household size of 2.2 people, which is much lower than most areas.

Rental properties are very common, with 50.6% of homes rented, far above the national figure. Detached houses are rare compared to the state, and the typical weekly rent of $385 is higher than most areas.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, supported by a high number of bus stops and a short 3-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The area is very transient, with 53% of people moving in the last five years, and 20.9% of residents arriving from overseas recently.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, with health care and social assistance being the most common industry for employees.

Residents score very high for education and job skills, though they have much lower access to money and resources than 80% of similar areas.

The area is very safe, with only 5 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1, where 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.