4035, QLD

The population is slightly older than the national typical age of 38, with the typical resident here being 40. Families are common, as children under 15 make up 19.7% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 25.7% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there is a notable presence of people from India and South Africa.

Language diversity is growing, with 15.0% of residents using a language other than English at home, up from 8.2% in 2011. Despite this, only 1.3% of people speak little or no English.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian, while 34.7% report no religion. This figure has risen significantly by 18 percentage points since 2011, though it remains well below the national average.

This is a highly educated area where 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. Schooling standards are strong, with 71.2% of residents completing Year 12, which is far above the national figure.

The area is very affluent, with 37.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly personal income is $1,008, well above the national typical of $805.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the 4.6% who need help with daily activities is lower than most other areas. Long-term health conditions are also slightly less common than the state average.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 31.9% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. The area also has a higher-than-usual number of Defence Force veterans.

Homes here are larger than usual, averaging 2.9 people. This is consistent with the fact that 66.4% of households are couples with children, while only 15.1% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by large houses, with 93.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Because of this, the typical weekly rent of $470 and monthly mortgage of $2,167 are both well above the national figures.

Most people rely on cars, though 19.5% of the workforce now works from home, a big jump since 2011. While public transport stops are common, only 2.8% of people use them to commute.

The community is relatively mobile, with 39.2% of residents moving house in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.

The workforce is active and skilled, with 69.1% of adults working or looking for work. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of jobs, particularly in health and education.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 9 or 10 across all measures of wealth, job skills, and resources.

The community is very safe, with only 4 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most other areas.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school. However, the area is less walkable for daily needs, as fewer people can reach groceries or health services within 15 minutes compared to the state average.