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4037, QLD
9 km²
High household incomes set postcode 4037 apart as a wealthy residential pocket of Greater Brisbane. The area is dominated by families, with a much higher proportion of children and larger homes than most other regions. This is a highly educated community where a large number of residents hold university degrees and work in professional roles. Because of this, the area is one of the most advantaged in the state, characterized by high pay and a strong preference for large, detached houses.
4037, QLD's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
4037, QLD has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is notably young, with 22.1% of the population being children under 15, which is well above the national figure. Seniors make up only 10.2% of the community, a figure well below both the state and national averages.
While 78.4% of residents were born in Australia, 20.2% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
English is the primary language for 91.9% of the community. Only 6.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.
About 41.6% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average. This figure has risen significantly by 21 percentage points since 2011.
The community is highly qualified, with 28.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and 72.6% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure.
Incomes are very high here; 41.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average. The typical family income of $2,862 per week is also well above the typical figures for Queensland and Australia.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 3.3% needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are also slightly lower than the state average.
Unpaid care for children is very common, with 34.0% of people providing this support, a figure well above the national average. There is also a strong history of service, with 6.3% of residents having served in the Defence Force.
Large families are the norm, with 70.5% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone here—only 8.4%, which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.
The area is almost exclusively made up of separate houses (99.2%), with 98.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon at 10.2%, and typical weekly rents of $460 are much higher than most areas.
Cars are essential, as only 0.5% of homes have no motor vehicle. While 19.7% of people work from home, those who commute rely heavily on cars, with only 1.7% using public transport.
The community is relatively stable, with 32.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.
Professional and managerial roles are common, and 75.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national average. The unemployment rate is low at 3.4%.
This area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a maximum 10 for access to money and resources. It also ranks in the top 10% of all areas for overall advantage and job skills.
While most homes are within a short walk of a park, the area is far below the state average for proximity to groceries and schools. Its overall walkability is considered somewhat walkable, though the terrain is steeper than average.
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