4104, QLD

The typical resident is now 39, with the population aging by five years since 2011. While children under 15 make up only 13.5% of the community, which is well below the national figure, the proportion of seniors has risen to 18.5%.

Overseas birth rates are much higher than most similar areas, with 24.6% of people born outside Australia. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries in the area.

About 15.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is a little above the state average. This reflects a diverse population, though only 1.5% of people speak little or no English.

People with no religion now make up 43.8% of the community, a rise of 19 points since 2011. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

This is one of the most qualified areas in the region, with 46.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%, and 77.9% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,762, which is well above the national figure. High earners are common here, with 20.1% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 10.2% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. About 29.5% of people live with a long-term health condition.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 19.5% of people pitching in. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state average.

The area has a high proportion of people living alone at 33.9%, which is well above the national figure. Consequently, the typical home is smaller, with only 2.2 people per dwelling.

Rental properties are much more common than in other areas, and separate houses have fallen to 46.8%. Typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,167 are well above the state average.

Working from home is very popular at 25%, and the area has a high number of public transport stops. About 10.1% of homes do not own a motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.

The community is quite mobile, with nearly half of all residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.3% of the population.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work, with 66.4% of adults active in the labour force. Many work as professionals or managers, particularly in health, education, and technical services.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. This is driven by a very high level of education and job skills.

Recorded offences are lower than in most similar areas, with the robbery rate being much lower than usual.

This is a walker's paradise, with a score of 8.2 and every single home within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can reach parks, schools, and health services within 15 minutes on foot.