4178, QLD

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the population of seniors has risen to 18.1%, there is also a higher than usual proportion of children under 15 at 18.4%.

People born overseas make up 22.9% of the community, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but well below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 86.4% of the area. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

A little over 43% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This is a significant shift from 2011, when only 22.3% identified this way.

The community is well-qualified, with a higher than usual 24% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. High school completion has also risen since 2011 and now stands at 60.3%.

Incomes are strong, with the typical family earning $2,283 a week, which is a little above the Queensland figure. A quarter of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a significant increase since 2011.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 10.6% of residents. Long-term health conditions are a little above the national average, with arthritis and asthma being frequent.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, as 29.1% of people provide unpaid child care, which is much higher than most areas. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen since 2011.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 16% of households. About 26.4% of residents live alone, which is around the middle for its level.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 34.3% of households renting and typical weekly rents of $410. This is consistent with a lower rate of outright home ownership compared to the national average.

The area is highly connected, with a much higher rate of public transport use for commuting than most similar areas. Working from home has also become far more common, rising to 18.5% since 2011.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.1% of people having moved in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen sharply since 2011.

Employment is strong, with 62.1% of the population working full-time, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in professional roles or within health care and social assistance.

The area is generally advantaged, scoring 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is higher than about 70% of similar areas, reflecting strong job skills and resource access.

The area is very walkable, with 97% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks, schools and groceries within a 15-minute walk.