4116, QLD

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 22.3% of the population. This helps explain why it is among the lowest areas for people living alone, at just 12.3%.

Birthplaces are highly diverse, as 54.6% of residents were born overseas—far above the Australian average of 27.7%. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 57.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure and is reflected in the 10.7% of residents who speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 36.9% of the community, which is a little below the national figure. This figure has risen 16 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area where 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the Queensland average of 21.9%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 76.2%.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,970 per week. Households earning $3,000 or more per week rose to 22.6% by 2021.

Residents report very good health; only 18.9% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also among the lowest at 4.7%.

Childcare is a major focus here, with 32.9% of people providing unpaid care for children, well above the national average. However, volunteering has fallen to 11.2% since 2011.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children, who make up 67.2% of families.

Large homes are the norm, as 97.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. While typical weekly rent is a little above the national figure at $420, 28.9% of households are renting.

The area is well connected by bus, and 5.4% of people commute via public transport, which is a little above the national figure. Most homes have two vehicles, and 14.4% of the workforce works from home.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.9% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.9% of the population.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas, at 66.0%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, retail, and education.

This area is quite advantaged, scoring 8 out of 10 for overall advantage, which is higher than about 80% of similar areas. This is supported by high levels of job skills and education.

The area is very walkable, with 97.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is also within 15 minutes of a park.