4061, QLD

Children under 15 make up 21.2% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. While the typical resident is noticeably older than the Queensland average at 42, the number of seniors has risen 3.5 points since 2011.

People born overseas make up 24.6% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 87.8% of residents, though the share of people using another language at home rose to 10.4% by 2021. This is higher than most similar areas, but still far below the national average.

A significant shift has occurred since 2011, with the share of people reporting no religion rising 21 points to 46.7%. This is well above both the state and national figures.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 44.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and the same is true for 78.7% of the community.

Incomes are among the highest in the region, with the typical family earning $2,957 a week. About 40.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national figure.

The community is slightly healthier than average, with 4.4% of people needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.2%, about the same as the rest of the state.

Unpaid work is common here, as 34.9% of people care for children and 21.4% volunteer. These rates are well above the national average, though volunteering has fallen 5.7 points since 2011.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (66.9%) and a very low rate of people living alone.

Detached houses dominate the landscape, and 95.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While rental rates are far below the national average, typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas.

Working from home is very popular, with 29.5% of the workforce doing so, far above the state average. Public transport use is also higher than most areas, and the average drive time to the city is just 12 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 35.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen 9.1 points since 2011.

The workforce is highly active, with 67.7% of adults working or looking for work. Most residents are employed as professionals or managers, particularly within health care, professional services, and education.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, receiving the highest possible score of 10 for access to resources, education, and overall advantage.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 93.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, access to health services and groceries within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.