4060, QLD

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 20.8% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. While the typical resident is 38, the proportion of seniors is much lower than most areas at 12.0%.

People born overseas make up 19.4% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries recorded.

English is the main language for 89.1% of residents, though the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 8.7%. Very few residents speak little or no English, at just 0.7%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while those with no religion make up 41.1%. This latter group has grown significantly, rising 17 points since 2011.

This is one of the most qualified areas in the country, with 49.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This helps explain the high professional standing, as 84.0% of residents have completed Year 12.

Earnings are far above the national figure, with 45.7% of households bringing in $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly personal income is $1,154, which is well above the Queensland figure.

Residents enjoy better health than most, with only 23.9% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national rate. Only 3.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is much more common here than in other areas, with 23.1% of people pitching in. There is also a strong focus on family, as 32.5% of people provide unpaid childcare.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. Most households are couples with children, representing 70.6% of the community.

Housing is expensive, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,600 and weekly rents of $440. While 77.3% live in separate houses, the area has a higher-than-average rental rate of 26.9%.

Working from home is very common, with 29.7% of the workforce doing so. The area is exceptionally well-served by buses, and it takes only 8 minutes to drive to the city.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.6% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.6% of the population.

A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work, at 73.0%. The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with many employed in technical and health roles.

This area ranks at the very top for overall advantage, scoring a 10 across access to resources, job skills, and general economic standing.

Described as a walker's paradise, 99.3% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost every resident is within a short walk of public transport, parks, and health services.