4125, QLD

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 33 and a high proportion of children under 15. While the population has grown significantly, the share of seniors has actually fallen slightly since 2011.

This community is more diverse than the state average, with 30.5% of people born overseas. English and Australian ancestries remain the most common, though arrivals from New Zealand, India, and England are prominent.

Language diversity has climbed sharply, with 20.4% of people now using a language other than English at home. This is well above the Queensland average and represents a 10 percentage point increase since 2011.

About 39.5% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This group has grown by 19 percentage points over the last decade.

The area has fewer adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most other regions. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011, and there is a high number of school enrolments compared to similar areas.

Typical weekly household incomes are around $1,598, which is slightly below the national figure. While typical earnings have risen since 2011, the proportion of high earners is much lower than the state average.

The health profile is typical for the region, with 28.4% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Asthma and arthritis are the most common long-term issues reported.

A high number of residents provide unpaid childcare, but the area has one of the lowest rates of general volunteering. This is a sharp drop from 2011, when volunteering was 14.4%.

Homes here are larger and more crowded than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children and a very low number of people living alone.

Renting has become far more common, rising 24 percentage points since 2011 to reach 37.4%. While separate houses dominate, the share of homes owned outright has fallen significantly over the last decade.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 68.8% of people driving to work. Public transport use is very low and the walk to the nearest stop is longer than in most other areas.

This is a highly mobile community, with 53.6% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This trend is far above the national average and coincides with a rise in recent overseas arrivals.

Full-time employment is higher here than the national average, though the unemployment rate of 6.3% is also slightly above the state figure. Many residents work in health, construction, or retail.

The area sits below the state average for overall advantage and job skills. While residents have a fair amount of access to money and resources, their formal qualifications are lower than in most other areas.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.