4172, QLD

The area is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with a typical resident aged 35 and very few seniors. It is a growing community that added about 989 people since 2011, and it has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 27.1% of people born outside Australia. This figure has risen since 2011 and is well above the Queensland average.

Language diversity is high, as 15.5% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is a little above the state average, though it remains well below the national figure.

A little more than 43% of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure. This has seen a significant increase of 20 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Most residents have finished Year 12, a figure that rose 14 percentage points since 2011.

Earnings are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,362. Nearly 20% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, though those with mental health conditions are slightly more common than the national figure. Only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is more common here than in most areas, while volunteering and unpaid housework are much lower than the state average. About 13% of people are volunteers.

Families with children are common, which helps explain why homes have more people than usual, averaging 2.6 per dwelling. Conversely, far fewer people live alone compared to the state and national averages.

The area has very high typical rents of $450 a week and high monthly mortgage payments of $2,167. Detached houses are less common here than in most areas, and fewer homes are owned outright.

Public transport use is well above the national average, and 21.6% of the workforce now works from home, a huge increase since 2011. The area is close to the city, with a typical 14-minute drive.

The community is very mobile, with over half of all residents having moved house in the last five years. This is well above the national figure.

The workforce is highly active, with 75.4% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Full-time employment is also much higher than in most areas, and unemployment is low.

This area ranks in the top 10% of all similar areas for overall advantage. It is particularly strong in education and job skills, which is consistent with its high personal incomes.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 90% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents have excellent access to parks and schools, though groceries are less accessible than in other Queensland areas.