4120, QLD

The community is noticeably younger than the national average, with 42.3% of people aged between 25 and 44. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, while children and seniors are well below the state and national figures.

Born overseas, 28.8% of residents come from other countries, which is well above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries listed.

Multiculturalism is evident here, with 20.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most areas, although those who speak little or no English make up only 2.1% of the population.

A significant 47.9% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen by 23 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area where 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure. High school completion is also among the highest at this level, with 79.4% finishing Year 12.

Earnings are much higher than usual, with the typical weekly family income reaching $2,577. This wealth is reflected in the 17.1% of people who earn $2,000 or more per week, well above the state average.

While the area has a lower rate of daily help needs than most, mental health conditions are reported by 12.4% of residents, which is well above the national figure.

Unpaid care and housework are less common here than in most areas. About 15.8% of residents volunteer, which is slightly above the state and national averages.

Small households are the norm, with 34.6% of people living alone and a typical home containing only 2.1 people. This is much lower than the national average of 2.5.

Renting is very common, with 54.9% of households renting and apartments making up 50.7% of all homes. Consequently, homes with three or more bedrooms are far less common than in the rest of the state.

The area is highly connected, with 10% of people commuting by public transport and 10.9% of homes having no car. Working from home is also more common than in the state average, at 19.9%.

The population is very mobile, with 59.8% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 21.8% of the community, which is well above the national average.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 74.4%. Most of these residents are employed full-time, often as professionals in health care, social assistance, or technical fields.

The area ranks in the top 10% for overall advantage, scoring 9 out of 10. This is driven by a perfect score of 10 for education and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and health services. Almost every home is also within a short walk of public transport and groceries.