4161, QLD

The area has a young feel, with a typical resident aged 38 and a higher-than-average proportion of children under 15. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 3.7%, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 19.7% were born overseas—a figure that is well below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Only 8.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far below the national figure. However, this has risen by 2.7 percentage points since 2011.

A large number of residents report having no religion (45.9%), a figure that is well above both the state and national averages and has risen significantly since 2011.

About 54.8% of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas. The area is well-served by schools, with six located within 3 km.

Typical household income is $1,829 a week, which is a little above the Queensland figure. The typical family income has risen by $498 since 2011 to reach $2,059.

More people here have long-term health conditions than in most areas, with mental health conditions being particularly common at 10.8%.

A very high proportion of the community—30.8%—provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 11.6%.

Households here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are also much more common than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 91.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are $400, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Public transport access is excellent, with a very high number of stops and routes per person. Most residents still drive to work, but 11.9% now work from home, up from 3.1% in 2011.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving house or arriving from overseas recently compared to the state and national averages.

A higher-than-average 66.1% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.

The area's access to money and resources is higher than about 70% of similar areas, though its level of education and job skills is lower than about 60% of its peers.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.3. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, and 69.4% are within a short walk of groceries.