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4055, QLD
38 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in postcode 4055 are $2,496, which is well above the national figure. This affluent area is characterized by large, detached family homes and a highly qualified workforce, with many residents holding university degrees. It is a growing community of families, evidenced by a high proportion of children and a significant number of parents providing unpaid childcare. Situated within Greater Brisbane, the area blends a high-earning professional population with an increasing trend toward secularism.
4055, QLD's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
4055, 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 people being children under 15, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 38, there are far fewer seniors here than in most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 18.7% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas but well below the national average.
English is the primary language for 90% of the community. About 8.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the national figure.
A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion at 45.3%, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen by 21 points since 2011.
The area is highly educated, with 32.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the Queensland average. This is reflected in the 72.1% of residents who completed Year 12.
Incomes are very high here, with 37.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. This is far above the national figure, and the typical weekly family income of $2,729 is well above the national average.
Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of Australia at 10.5%. About 28.7% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average.
Unpaid childcare is very common, with 35.3% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, 8.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a much higher rate than most areas.
Families are larger than usual, with a typical 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 66.7% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.
The landscape is dominated by large homes, as 94.6% are separate houses and 94.9% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across Australia, and typical weekly rents are higher than the national figure.
Working from home is popular at 23.6%, which is well above the state average. Most households own multiple cars, with only 1.8% having no motor vehicle.
The community is relatively mobile, with 37.8% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.
The workforce is highly active, with 70.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals, managers, or in health and public administration.
The area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring 9 out of 10 for overall advantage and a perfect 10 for access to money and resources.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 97.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Residents also have far better access to health services within a short walk compared to the state average.
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