4124, QLD

This is a notably young area where the typical resident is 35, which is three years younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 22.9% of the population, a rate well above the Australian average of 18.2%.

About 23.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though there is a diverse mix of New Zealand, English, and Indian birthplaces.

More people use a language other than English at home than in most similar areas, accounting for 14.4% of the population. Punjabi and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

The community is split almost evenly between those with no religion (43.8%) and those who identify as Christian (43.3%). The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 19 points since 2011.

While 55% of residents have completed Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 14%, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Household incomes are generally higher than the national figure, with the typical family earning $2,138 a week. The share of households earning $3,000 or more weekly has risen significantly to 23.8% since 2011.

About 28.2% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most frequently reported.

Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 32.6% of people providing unpaid childcare—well above the national figure. However, volunteering rates are among the lowest at this level.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of children and the fact that only 14.2% of people live alone.

Detached houses dominate the landscape, making up 94.4% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 93.4% having three or more bedrooms, and 53.4% of residents are paying off a mortgage.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 66.6% of workers commuting by car and only 1.3% using public transport. Very few homes (2%) are without a motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.7% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8% of the community.

There is a strong workforce here, with 66.8% of adults working or looking for work—much higher than most similar areas. Many residents work in construction, healthcare, or retail.

Residents generally have high access to money and resources, ranking higher than 90% of similar areas. However, overall job skills and education levels are lower than in 60% of similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.4. While most people can walk to a park, almost no one can reach health services within a 15-minute walk.