4131, QLD

This is a young area where children under 15 make up 21.8% of the population, well above the national figure. Seniors are much less common here, with only 10.9% of residents aged 65 and over.

International roots are common, as 34.4% of people were born overseas, which is far above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most frequent ancestries, but New Zealand is the most common overseas birthplace.

Language diversity is high, with 25.8% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen nearly 10 points since 2011. About 5.2% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as those with no religion (35.4%) are well below the national and state figures. Christianity is the most common faith at 40.7%.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical family earning $1,505 a week. Only 9.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.8% of residents. Additionally, 7.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, with only 9.7% of people volunteering. This is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

Large households are common, with an average of 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are especially frequent, making up 24.7% of households, which is far above the national figure.

Rental properties dominate the market, as 55.4% of households rent, far exceeding the state average. At the same time, only 15.2% of homes are owned outright, among the lowest for similar areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 89% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 65.1% of workers still commute by car.

The population is quite mobile, with 46.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most areas.

Unemployment is high at 10.3%, which is well above the state and national figures. Only 54.7% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area faces significant disadvantage, ranking in the bottom 10% of similar areas for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 90.8% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents can easily reach parks, schools, and health services on foot.