4173, QLD

The typical resident is 38 years old, and the area has a higher number of children under 15 than most similar places. People in de facto relationships are also more common here than in the rest of the state.

About 24.6% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

Around 14.5% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. This is higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the national average.

People with no religion now make up 40.5% of the community, a significant increase of 21 percentage points since 2011. This is roughly in line with the Queensland average.

The area is well-qualified, with 63.9% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. About 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are notably high here; the typical family earns $2,277 a week, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen by 13 points since 2011.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.5% of the population. Around 30.3% of residents have a long-term health condition.

Many residents are active in the home, with a much higher share of people caring for children unpaid compared to most areas. However, volunteering has fallen by 5.3 points since 2011.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.5 people per household, which is higher than most similar areas. Couples with children make up the majority of families at 57.6%.

Large homes are the norm, with 87.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While most are separate houses, typical weekly rents of $420 are much higher than in most similar areas.

Public transport is very accessible, with most people living within a two-minute walk of a stop. While 16.7% of people work from home, the car remains the primary way to get to work.

The community is fairly mobile, with 38.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen by 12 points since 2011.

Job prospects are strong, with 69.4% of adults working or looking for work—much higher than most similar areas. Full-time employment is also high at 63.6%.

The area is generally advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources, which is higher than about 70% of similar areas.

This is a very walkable area, with 95.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Most residents can also easily reach parks, schools, and public transport on foot.