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4122, QLD

21 km²

Rapid growth has shaped postcode 4122, where the population grew by 12% to reach over 47,000 people since 2011. It is a young and diverse community, with a typical resident aged 36 and a very high proportion of people born overseas. The area is highly educated and generally earns more than the national figure, creating a professional atmosphere. This is a well-connected part of Greater Brisbane where most residents live within a short walk of their daily needs.

An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.

A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.

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The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population, and there are far fewer seniors here than in most other areas.

This is a diverse area where 34.4% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. This has risen by 6.2 percentage points since 2011, with Chinese and Indian ancestries being common.

A large number of residents use a language other than English at home, at 30.3%, which is far above the Queensland figure. This trend has risen by 9.3 percentage points since 2011, and Mandarin is the most common second language.

About 37.5% of people report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure. This has seen a significant increase of 18 percentage points since 2011.

The community is very well qualified, with 35.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This high level of education is reflected in the 72.3% of residents who completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,935, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common here, with 25.3% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, with 25.7% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average. About 8.6% of people have a mental health condition.

More people here care for children unpaid (28.0%) compared to the national figure. However, the number of volunteers has fallen by 5.3 percentage points since 2011.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children, who make up 61.3% of families.

Renting is common, with 35.1% of households renting, which is well above the national average. Typical weekly rents are $415, a little above the national figure.

Public transport use is high, with 6.6% of people commuting this way, well above the state average. The area is very well served by buses, with 258 stops available.

The population is quite mobile, as 44% of people moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.5% of the community.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work, at 65.2%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in professional roles or within health and education.

The area has a high overall advantage score of 1,035, placing it above 75% of other areas. This is driven largely by very high scores for education and job skills.

This is a very walkable area, with a score of 7.3. Nearly all residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park, public transport, or groceries.

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