4069, QLD

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the population has grown to 35,527 people, the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents is very low at 0.6%.

This is a diverse area where 33.3% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the Queensland average of 22.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 17.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average and has risen by 5.7 percentage points since 2011.

About 42.4% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen sharply by 17 percentage points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.9%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 51.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average of 26.3%, and 83% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household incomes are very high, with the typical weekly family income of $3,319 far exceeding the national figure of $2,120. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report better health than the national average, with only 25.5% having a long-term health condition. Only 4.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Family life is a focus here, as 33.6% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. Volunteering is also common, with 22.1% of residents helping out.

Homes are typically large, with 3.0 people per household. This is a strong area for traditional families, as 69.6% of households are couples with children and only 13.6% of people live alone.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 95% of all dwellings, and 95.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare here, occurring in only 13.1% of households.

Working from home is very common, with 32.5% of people doing so—far above the national figure of 21%. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and 44.5% of workers commute by car.

The area has seen a steady amount of movement, with 37.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.9% of the population.

The workforce is highly professional, with 41.2% of people working as professionals. More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas.

This area ranks at the highest possible level for overall advantage, specifically in terms of access to money, resources, and job skills.

The neighbourhood is somewhat walkable, with 81.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, fewer than half of residents can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.