4105, QLD

The community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 36 and far fewer seniors than most other areas. It is also a place of shifting relationships, with the share of people in de facto partnerships rising to 15.5%, which is well above the national figure.

A strong international presence is evident here, as 24.7% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there is a significant blend of Irish and Scottish heritage.

Language diversity is high, with 17.2% of residents using a language other than English at home, a figure well above the Queensland average. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English has fallen slightly since 2016 to 2.2%.

A significant shift toward secularism has occurred here, with the number of people reporting no religion rising by 23 points since 2011. Nearly half the population (47.3%) now identifies as having no religion, which is well above the national average.

This is a highly educated area where 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average. This academic strength is further shown by the 76.4% of residents who completed Year 12, among the highest for its level.

Earnings are very high, with the typical weekly family income of $2,603 sitting well above the Queensland figure. This wealth is growing, as the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 16 points since 2011.

While the area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most, it does have a higher rate of mental health conditions. About 11.5% of residents report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 18.2% of people pitching in. This is alongside a higher-than-average 26.6% of people who provide unpaid care for children.

Living arrangements vary, and nearly 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. While many homes are family-based, about 11.7% are one-parent families, which is well below the state average.

The housing market is dominated by renters (39.4%) and those with mortgages, as very few residents own their homes outright. Apartments and townhouses are more common here than in other areas, and typical weekly rents have risen by $50 since 2011 to $370.

Public transport use is very high, with 7.4% of people commuting this way, far exceeding the national average. This is supported by a massive amount of infrastructure, including 110 stops and a typical walk of just two minutes to the nearest one.

The population is quite mobile, with 44.6% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.4% of the community, though this is 13 points lower than it was in 2011.

Job prospects are strong, with 70.2% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. Many residents work in professional roles within the health, education, and technical sectors.

The area is ranked as very advantaged overall, particularly regarding education and job skills, where it scores in the top 10% of similar areas. This high overall advantage is consistent with the community's high levels of qualification and income.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.0, where almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and groceries. Its exceptional connectivity means 99.8% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.