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4160, QLD
15 km²
Walking to a local park, shop, or bus stop is a part of daily life for most people in postcode 4160. This is a prosperous and well-educated area where typical family incomes are higher than the national figure. The community is noticeably older than the state average, with a significant number of seniors and a high proportion of larger, family-oriented homes. It is a stable yet affluent suburb within Greater Brisbane that blends high home ownership with a strong professional workforce.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 44. Seniors make up 20% of the population, a figure that rose 6.9 points since 2011.
A quarter of residents were born overseas, which is well above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while England is the most frequent birthplace outside Australia.
While 90% of people speak only English at home, those using another language represent a higher proportion than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the national figure.
Most residents identify as Christian, though the number of people reporting no religion rose by 20 points since 2011 to reach 39.6%.
This is a highly qualified community where 62.9% of residents completed Year 12, a figure well above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical family earning $2,413 a week. Weekly personal incomes are also higher than the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 30.5%, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common reported condition.
Community spirit is high, with 29.7% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national average. Volunteers make up 16.3% of the population.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that nearly 60% of families are couples with children.
The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 90% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rent is much higher than the state average at a typical $450 per week.
Most people drive to work, though 19.2% work from home, a figure that rose 14 points since 2011. The area has an extensive network of 69 public transport stops.
The population is quite mobile, with 41% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.5% of the community.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, construction, and retail.
This is a very advantaged area, ranking higher than 90% of similar places for its access to money, resources, and overall economic advantage.
The suburb is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Nearly 97% of residents live within 10 minutes of public transport.
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