4066, QLD

The area is remarkably young, with a typical resident aged 31, which is seven years younger than the Queensland average. This trend is seen in the low number of children and seniors, while a much higher proportion of adults live in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

International influence is strong here, with 31.5% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while China is the most frequent overseas birth country.

Reflecting its diverse birthplace data, 21.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. Mandarin is the most common second language, though most people still speak English only.

A majority of the community, 51.4%, reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This has risen by 18 points since 2011.

This is an exceptionally qualified area, where 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure of 26.3%. Similarly, Year 12 completion is among the highest for similar areas at 86.4%.

Earnings are much higher than typical, with a typical family weekly income of $2,760. About 20.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with far fewer people needing help with daily activities or living with long-term health conditions. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though it has fallen since 2011. Conversely, fewer people provide unpaid care or spend significant time on housework compared to the state average.

The area has a high proportion of people living alone (31.5%) and fewer one-parent families than typical. Homes tend to be smaller, with only 2.2 people per household.

Rentals dominate the market, with 52.1% of households renting, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of apartments (64.7%) and a typical weekly rent of $410, which is higher than the national average.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a large number of routes and stops. About 26.5% of people work from home, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011.

The population is very transient, with 62.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also far more common here than in the rest of Australia.

Professional work is the norm, with 42% of the population in professional occupations. A far higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average.

This area ranks as one of the most advantaged overall, scoring a perfect 10 for education and job skills. While its access to general resources is lower than some similar areas, its overall advantage score is far above the national average.

Described as a walker's paradise, almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and groceries. This is far above the Queensland average for urban amenity access.