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4128, QLD
12 km²
Families with a high proportion of children define postcode 4128, where 20% of residents are under 15. This is a prosperous community of around 16,900 people with significantly higher typical incomes than the national figure. Many residents were born overseas, and there is a strong trend toward higher education and professional employment. This mix of wealth and young families is reflected in the large, predominantly detached homes that dominate the local landscape.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area has a young feel, with a typical age of 38 and a much lower proportion of seniors than most other areas. Children under 15 make up 20% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.
International roots are common here, as 28% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
More people here use a language other than English at home compared to most areas, though this is still well below the national figure. This trend has risen by 4.3 points since 2011.
The community is roughly split between those who identify as Christian (47.2%) and those with no religion (42.4%). The number of people reporting no religion has jumped 21 points since 2011.
Residents are well-qualified, with 64.5% completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has also risen since 2011.
Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,125. About 27.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a significant increase since 2011.
The community is relatively healthy, with a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate about the same as the national figure.
A high number of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national figure. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen since 2011.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 62.3% of families are couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents are $400, which is much higher than most areas.
Most people drive to work, and only 2.2% of homes have no motor vehicle. While 15.1% of people work from home, public transport use has fallen since 2011.
The population is quite mobile, with 36.9% of people moving in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.
Employment rates are high, with 69.8% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in professional or trade roles.
The area is very advantaged, ranking higher than about 80% of similar areas for overall advantage. Access to money and resources is particularly high, outperforming 90% of other areas.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, but fewer residents can easily walk to groceries or health services. The overall walkability score is about the same as the Queensland average.
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