4106, QLD

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with few seniors and a high number of young adults aged 25 to 44. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, and the population grew by 33% since 2011.

This is a very diverse community where 34.4% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is a standout feature, with 27.7% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state average, and while English remains dominant, Vietnamese and Mandarin are the most spoken alternative languages.

A growing number of residents report no religion, with 44.7% now identifying as non-religious, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 20 percentage points since 2011.

The workforce is well-qualified, as 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. High school completion is also much higher than in most areas, with 62.7% finishing Year 12.

Typical family income is $2,067 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. While personal incomes are steady, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the Australian average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most other areas. Additionally, 8.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Participation in unpaid work is low; the proportions of people caring for children, doing housework, or volunteering are all well below the national figures.

Living alone is very common here, with 38.2% of people in single-person households, far above the state average. This helps explain why the average home holds only 2.3 people.

Rental properties dominate the market, with 47.3% of households renting, far above the national average. Separate houses are common, but homes with three or more bedrooms are far less frequent than in most other areas.

Public transport use is much higher than average, supported by a high density of stops and routes. While most people still drive, 15.3% of the workforce now works from home.

The population is highly mobile, with 50.8% of residents moving into the area within the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 14.2% of the community.

More adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, though the unemployment rate of 8.3% is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, education, and professional roles.

The area ranks in the middle for overall advantage, though it scores very low for direct access to money and resources compared to most other areas.

The neighborhood is somewhat walkable with excellent access to public transport and parks. However, it is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk.