4158, QLD

The area is older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 41. Seniors make up 19.3% of the population, a figure that has risen by over 7 percentage points since 2011.

While 20.8% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together accounting for over 80% of the population.

English is the primary language for 90.1% of residents. This means far fewer people use another language at home compared to the rest of Australia, where the national figure is 22.3%.

Nearly half of the community (47.5%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 22 percentage points since 2011.

A quarter of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in most similar areas. Year 12 completion has also climbed to 55.4% since 2011.

Personal incomes are relatively strong, with 10.8% of people earning $2,000 or more per week. Typical family incomes sit at $1,963 weekly, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.4% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, appearing in 11.6% of the population.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 29.5% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average. However, volunteering has fallen to 14.3% since 2011.

One-parent families are very common at 20.1%, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 29.6% of people live alone, a higher rate than most areas.

Detached houses are less common here than elsewhere in the state, while townhouses and semi-detached homes make up 32.6% of dwellings. Typical weekly rent is $370.

Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, supported by a high number of stops and routes. About 15% of the workforce now works from home.

The area has seen significant movement, with 43.9% of people moving house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, with 64.1% of adults active in the workforce. Health care, construction, and education are the main industries.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to similar places. Its scores for access to resources and job skills are both moderate.

This is a very walkable area with a score of 6.8. Almost every home has a 15-minute walk to a school, park, and public transport, with 85% of residents within walking distance of groceries.