4051, QLD

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 34. Seniors make up only 9.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

People born overseas make up 20.0% of the community, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though the area is more diverse than most similar places.

About 11.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most similar areas. However, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 45.1%. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 19 percentage points since 2011.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 45.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This trend is supported by high school completion rates, with 80.2% finishing Year 12.

Typical incomes are well above the national average, with a typical family earning $3,149 a week. High earners are common here, as 23.3% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

While the area has far fewer people needing daily help or living with long-term health conditions than most areas, mental health conditions are much more common here at 10.5%.

The area has a high rate of volunteers at 18.4% and a notably high proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force, at 7.0%.

Families are common, with 62.6% of homes consisting of couples with children. Households are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.5 people per home.

Rental properties are very common, with 41.1% of households renting, far above the national figure. This contributes to a typical weekly rent of $380 and high monthly mortgage payments of $2,229.

Working from home is very popular at 24.6%, and the area is well-served by public transport, with 161 stops and a typical walk to the nearest stop of just one minute.

The population is quite mobile, with 49.2% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a high proportion of the community at 17.0%.

A high percentage of adults are working or looking for work, at 74.5%. Many residents are professionals, who make up 37.0% of occupations, often working in health or professional and technical services.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a perfect 10 for education, job skills, and overall advantage.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and health services. Its walkability score of 8.4 is far above the state average.