4210, QLD

The population is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 36 and a much lower proportion of seniors than the national figure. It is a growing area, with the total population rising 39% since 2011 to 22,605 people.

Born overseas accounts for 28.1% of the population, which is well above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while New Zealand is the most frequent birthplace outside Australia.

While 9.9% of people use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%. English remains the dominant language for 86.4% of residents.

A significant number of residents report no religion, at 47.9%, which is well above both the state and national figures. This represents a sharp increase of 23 points since 2011.

More adults here have completed Year 12 than in most other areas, and 18.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher. The number of university-qualified adults has risen nearly 7 points since 2011.

Weekly household incomes are much higher than typical areas, with the usual family earning $2,257. This affluence is reflected in the 25.3% of households earning over $3,000 a week, a figure well above the national average.

Residents are slightly healthier than the state and national averages, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions. Asthma is the most commonly reported condition at 8.6%.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 34.6% of people providing this care—well above the national figure. However, local volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

Homes are larger and more crowded than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 65.5% of families.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 88.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. These are expensive properties, with typical weekly rents at $460 and monthly mortgage payments at $2,000.

Car dependence is very high, as only 1.0% of people commute by public transport and only 1.5% of homes have no motor vehicle. Most residents drive to work, with 66.4% using a car.

The area is quite mobile, with 46.7% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average. However, recent overseas arrivals have fallen significantly since 2011.

A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the country. Health care, construction, and retail are the most common industries for local workers.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 20% of all areas for overall advantage. It scores particularly high for access to money and resources.

The area is very safe, with only 4 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most other areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While most homes are near a park, far too few are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.