4165, QLD

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with the typical resident being 42. While the number of children under 15 is higher than most areas, that figure has fallen by 3.4 percentage points since 2011 as the proportion of seniors has risen.

About 20.6% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.8% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 5.3%, which is far below the national figure.

Religion has seen a significant shift, with the share of people reporting no religion rising by 22 percentage points since 2011 to reach 43.7%. This is well above the national figure.

Education levels have risen, with 55.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 16.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area is home to very large schools compared to most other areas.

Weekly household incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical figure of $1,970. This prosperity is reflected in the 24.2% of households earning over $3,000 a week, a figure that has risen 14 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.1% of people. This is well above the national figure, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported conditions.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 30% of residents caring for children—well above the national average. Conversely, the volunteer rate is much lower than most areas and has fallen since 2011.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per dwelling. There is a low proportion of people living alone, which is well below the national figure and consistent with the high number of couples with children.

The housing stock is dominated by large separate houses, with 89.7% having three or more bedrooms. Rents are well above the state and national averages, and typical monthly mortgage payments are also much higher than in most areas.

Most people drive to work, and very few use public transport, despite there being a high number of bus stops. Working from home has become more common, rising from 4.5% in 2011 to 14.4% in 2021.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42% of people moving house in the last five years. However, the rate of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen sharply since 2011.

Adults are more likely to be working or looking for work than those in most other areas. The workforce is concentrated in health care, construction, and retail, with a strong mix of professionals and technicians.

The community has high access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 90% of similar areas. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 70% of all areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 84.7% near public transport. However, access to health services on foot is far below the state average.