4074, QLD

The population is slightly older than the national typical age of 38, with the typical resident here being 40. While children under 15 make up 19.5% of the people, the number of seniors has risen to 17.5% since 2011.

This area is much more diverse than most, with 33.3% of people born overseas—far above the Queensland figure of 22.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Reflecting its overseas birthplace data, 23.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. English remains the most common, followed by Mandarin and Vietnamese.

About 40.6% of people report no religion, a figure that has risen by 18 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.4%.

Education levels are far above the national average, with 37.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have completed Year 12, and the area's school advantage score is much higher than in most other areas.

Typical weekly household income is $2,271, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. This wealth is reflected in the 33% of households earning $3,000 or more each week, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities (4.6%) and a lower rate of long-term health conditions (27%).

Family care is a strong feature here, as 31.4% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. Volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 16.6%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children (62.7%) and a much lower number of people living alone (15.9%) compared to the rest of Australia.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 96.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While 36% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, which is higher than in most areas.

Working from home is common for 21.5% of the workforce, a sharp increase since 2011. Most people use a car, though 3.9% commute via public transport, which is higher than in most other areas.

Around 35.4% of the community has moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen, dropping from 14.2% in 2011 to 6.8% in 2021.

The workforce is more active than in most areas, with 66.6% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed in healthcare, education, and professional roles.

The area ranks in the top 10% for overall advantage, driven by high scores for both job skills and access to money and resources.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 92.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks, groceries, and schools within a 15-minute walk.