4156, QLD

The area is notably young, with 20.7% of people being children under 15, which is a little above the national figure. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 12.8% of the population, well below the Australian average of 17.2%.

A high proportion of residents were born overseas, at 35.6%, which is well above the national figure. This has risen by 12 points since 2011, with Indian and Chinese birthplaces being the most common after Australia.

Language diversity is striking here, with 30.3% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the Queensland figure of 13.2%. This has increased by 15 points since 2011, with Mandarin being the most common non-English language.

Most residents identify with Christianity (54.2%), while 31.9% report no religion. This figure for no religion is well below the national average of 38.9%, though it has risen by 17 points since 2011.

The community is highly qualified, with 37.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. This educational achievement is reflected in the high 76.8% of residents who completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high, with 45.0% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical family income of $2,957 per week is well above the Australian typical of $2,120.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as only 22.6% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Similarly, those needing help with daily activities are much fewer than in most areas.

Caregiving is common here, with 34.6% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national figure of 26.3%. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

Families are larger than usual, with a typical 3.2 people per home. Couples with children make up 73.0% of households, while only 8.3% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure.

Most residents live in separate houses, with 94.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon at 13.1%, far below the national average of 30.6%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most areas at $2,300.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, though 20.4% of people work from home, which is well above the state average. Very few homes (1.1%) have no motor vehicle, much lower than the national figure.

About 32.7% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.8% of the population, down from 2011.

Working rates are very high, with 71.3% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Professional and managerial roles are common, and the unemployment rate is a little below the state average.

The area ranks as one of the most advantaged in the country, receiving a maximum score of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources.

The suburb is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.0, far below the state average of 5.0. Many residents lack a 15-minute walk to basic needs, particularly health services, where 0.0% of homes are within range.