4075, QLD

The area is notably young, with 19.8% of people under 15—a figure much higher than most similar areas. While the typical resident is 38, the senior population is much lower than most areas at 14.7%.

International roots are common here, with 26.5% of people born overseas, which is well above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

Language diversity is strong, as 16.9% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is well above the state figure, though still well below the national average.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 45.0% identifying as Christian and 42.7% reporting no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen sharply by 19 points since 2011.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified community where 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 77.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

The area is very wealthy, with a typical family income of $2,794 per week, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high level of education, as 20.9% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthy, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (26.2%) and a lower need for daily activity help (4.8%) than most similar areas.

Family life is a priority here, with 30.3% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national average. About 19.0% of the population also do volunteer work.

Most homes are family-based, with 64.2% being couples with children. There are fewer one-parent families (11.1%) and people living alone (23.4%) than in most other areas.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $400 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,167, both much higher than most areas. Detached houses are common, though their share fell by 7.1 points since 2011.

Working from home is very common at 26.4%, which is far above the state average. The area is well-served by transit, with 6.9% of people commuting via public transport.

The population is quite mobile, with 45.6% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.4% of the community, though this fell nearly 10 points since 2011.

Employment is high, with 68.3% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals (37.9%) and managers (14.9%), often working in health, education, or technical fields.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. It reaches the highest possible score for education and job skills.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 87.5% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 94.4% are near public transport.