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4121, QLD
10 km²
High earners and well-qualified professionals make up the core of postcode 4121. The area is markedly affluent, with a typical weekly family income of $3,083 that sits well above the national figure. This prosperity is matched by a young, educated population and a high proportion of families with children. Its exceptional walkability and abundance of public transport links make it a highly connected hub within Greater Brisbane.
4121, QLD's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
4121, QLD has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is notably young, with a typical resident aged 37 and a higher proportion of children under 15 than most other areas. Seniors make up only 12.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
People born overseas account for 20.3% of the community, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
Language diversity is higher than in most similar areas, with 14.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This has increased by 3.5 percentage points since 2011.
A little over 47% of residents identify as Christian, while 43% report no religion. The proportion of those with no religion has risen sharply by 20 percentage points since 2011.
The community is highly qualified, with 43.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average. Around 77% of residents have completed Year 12.
Wealth is a defining feature here, as nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more per week. This is far above the national figure of 22.6%, and typical personal weekly incomes are well above the national average.
Residents generally report better health than the national average, with long-term health conditions affecting 25.8% of people. Only 4.6% of the population need help with daily activities.
Caregiving is common, with 32.7% of people providing unpaid child care, a rate well above the national figure. About 18.1% of residents are volunteers, though this is down from 2011.
Families with children are common, making up 66.4% of households. Because of this, the typical home holds 2.7 people, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Most people live in separate houses, but monthly mortgage payments of $2,351 are well above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are also a little above the national average at $410.
Public transport is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While 23.8% of the workforce now works from home, 6.4% still commute via public transport.
The area is fairly mobile, with 38.4% of residents moving house in the last five years. However, the flow of recent overseas arrivals has fallen by 9 percentage points since 2011.
Jobs are concentrated in professional and managerial roles, with 37.5% of workers being professionals. The rate of people working or looking for work is far above the national figure.
The area ranks in the top 10% for overall advantage across the country. It receives the highest possible scores for education, job skills, and general access to resources.
This is a very walkable area where 97% of homes have a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Residents have easy access to parks, schools, and groceries, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park.
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