4170, QLD

This is a notably young area, with the typical age being 34 and seniors making up only 9.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 23.5% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

About 12.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most similar areas, though this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Residents are much more likely to have no religion than people in other areas, with 45.8% reporting this, a figure that has risen by 20 points since 2011.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 40.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the Queensland figure of 21.9%. High school completion is also among the highest at this level at 77.7%.

Weekly incomes are very high; the typical family earns $3,044, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. About 37.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The area is generally healthier than most, with a long-term health condition rate of 23.7%, which is well below the national figure. However, mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas.

Unpaid childcare is more frequent here than in other areas, while volunteering has fallen to 15.4% since 2011. Very few residents provide other forms of unpaid care.

Family homes are common, with 59.5% consisting of couples with children. Households are slightly larger than usual, typically containing 2.5 people.

Housing is dominated by rentals and mortgages, as only 19.9% of homes are owned outright. Rent is a little above the national figure at $440 a week, and detached houses are far less common than in the rest of the state.

This is a highly connected area where 24.3% of people work from home, far above the national figure. It has some of the largest numbers of public transport stops and routes at this level.

The population is very mobile, with 53.9% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 76.7% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Most residents work as professionals or managers in health, technical, or education roles.

The area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a perfect 10 for both overall advantage and job skills.

The community is very safe, with recorded offences being much lower than in most other areas.

The area is very walkable, with 97.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 99.9% within 15 minutes of a park.