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4127, QLD
30 km²
Larger than about 91% of similar areas, postcode 4127 is a growing community where the population rose 25% since 2011. It is a diverse and family-oriented place, with a much higher proportion of children and overseas-born residents than the national average. Many people here live in larger homes and have a high reliance on public transport. This is reflected in the area's high walkability and the fact that nearly 95% of homes are within a short walk of a transport stop.
4127, QLD has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is notably young, with 19.9% of people under 15, a figure much higher than most other areas. While the typical age is 38, the proportion of seniors rose 6.2 points since 2011 to reach 16.9%.
People born overseas make up 31.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and New Zealand is the most frequent overseas birthplace at 7.3%.
Language diversity is high, with 19.2% of residents using a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 6.2 points since 2011. However, this is still well below the national average of 22.3%.
Nearly 39% of residents have no religion, which is a little below the Queensland figure. This group has grown significantly, rising 17 points since 2011.
The area has a higher proportion of residents with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the national average. Year 12 completion rose 6.8 points since 2011 to reach 58.7%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,602, which is about the same as the state average. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose 9.6 points since 2011.
People needing help with daily activities make up 6.9% of the population, which is higher than most areas. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most other areas, affecting 10.3% of residents.
A higher than average 27.7% of people provide unpaid care for children. However, the proportion of people who volunteer is much lower than in most other areas and has fallen since 2011.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. There is also a much higher proportion of one-parent families compared to both the state and the nation.
Most homes are separate houses, and 83.7% have three or more bedrooms, which is well above the national figure. Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, and 32.6% of households rent.
The area is well connected, with 135 public transport stops and a short 17-minute drive to the city. While 62% of people drive to work, 13.8% work from home.
The community is quite mobile, with 40.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is roughly the same as the national average, although recent overseas arrivals fell 8.7 points since 2011.
The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is a little above the national and state figures. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and construction.
The area is rated as smaller than about 60% of similar areas in terms of overall advantage and access to money and resources.
This is a very walkable area, with 82.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city walkshed'. This includes far above average access to parks, schools, and groceries.
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