4036, QLD

The area is notably young, with 20.8% of people under 15 and a typical age that is a little younger than the national figure. While seniors make up only 14.0% of the population, this group has grown by 3.8 points since 2011.

About 22.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, with New Zealand and England being the most frequent overseas birthplaces.

Language diversity is higher than in most similar areas, as 13.6% of people use a language other than English at home. This has increased by 3.2 points since 2011, though only 1.3% of residents speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report having no religion, accounting for 42.0% of the population. This is well above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 19 points since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with 60.3% of people completing Year 12 and a higher-than-average 19.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Education levels have risen steadily since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,931, which is a little above the state and national figures. Income has grown since 2011, with the typical family now earning $2,134 per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 11.4%.

Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 32.2% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. Conversely, volunteering has fallen to 12.3% since 2011.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children (58.9%) and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to the rest of Australia.

Separate houses make up 93.8% of dwellings, and nearly 94% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While typical weekly rents are much higher than in most areas at $388, outright home ownership is quite low at 26.4%.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a high number of routes and stops. However, the area remains car-dependent, with 44.6% of homes owning two vehicles.

The population is quite mobile, with 38.0% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.3% of the community, though this is lower than it was in 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, with 66.9% in the workforce. Health care, construction, and retail are the most common industries for local workers.

The area sits above the middle for overall advantage, scoring 6 out of 10. Residents generally have better access to money and resources than 70% of other similar areas.

The neighbourhood is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, and public transport. It is far more connected to public transport than the state average.