4054, QLD

The population has grown by 7.9% since 2011 to reach 13,986 people. While the typical age is 38, the area has a higher-than-usual number of children under 15 and a larger proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 17.7% of people were born overseas. This figure has risen slightly since 2011, though it remains well below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 88.7% of residents. About 8.7% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas but still far below the Australian average.

A shift away from organised religion is evident here, with 45.5% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure and represents a significant 22 point increase since 2011.

The community is highly qualified, with 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most areas and is matched by a high rate of Year 12 completion, which rose 11 points since 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $2,319, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common, with 25.8% of households earning over $3,000 a week, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a mental health rate of 12.3%, which is well above the national average.

Caregiving is a priority here, as 29.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, well above the national average. Additionally, the area has a very high proportion of former Defence Force members at 7.3%.

Homes tend to be larger than usual with 2.6 people per household. Family structures are diverse, with 57% being couples with children and a higher-than-usual 16.3% of households being one-parent families.

Large detached houses dominate, with 87.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While rent is higher than the national figure at $410 a week, the typical monthly mortgage payment has fallen slightly to $1,950.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 95 stops in the area. While 20.7% of people work from home, the share of people commuting by public transport fell to 5.2% from 12% in 2011.

The area is relatively mobile, with 37.3% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.6% of the population, though this has fallen since 2011.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work, at 65.8%. The workforce is led by professionals in health care, social assistance, and education.

The community enjoys significant advantage, ranking in the top 20% of areas for overall advantage. This is driven by high levels of education and strong job skills.

The area is very walkable, with 98.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident lives within a 15-minute walk of a park and health services.