4211, QLD

The area is younger than most, with 19.3% of the population being children under 15. While the typical resident is 39, the number of seniors has risen to 16.4% since 2011.

People born overseas make up 27.1% of the community, which is much higher than most areas and well above the Queensland figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

About 11.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. However, this is still far below the national average.

A significant 45.2% of residents report having no religion, which is well above both the state and national figures. This trend has grown sharply by 22 points since 2011.

Qualifications have improved, with 18.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and Year 12 completion rising to 56.9%. The area also has some of the largest schools at this level.

Typical household income is $1,727 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more weekly has risen by 12 points since 2011.

Health patterns are typical for the region, with 28.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health and arthritis are the most common reported issues.

Unpaid childcare is much more common here than in most areas, affecting 29.1% of people. Conversely, the volunteer rate is much lower than usual at 12.0%.

Homes are larger than most, with 2.7 people per household and a high rate of one-parent families at 15.9%. Fewer people live alone here compared to the rest of the state.

Large homes are common, as 83.7% have three or more bedrooms. However, the area has much lower rates of outright home ownership than most, and typical weekly rents are a bit above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 66.9% of workers driving to work. While there are many public transport stops, only 1.0% of people use them for commuting.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.4% of people having moved in the last five years. This is much higher than most areas, though recent overseas arrivals have fallen since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, reaching 65.0%. Common industries include health care, construction, and retail.

The area sits in a moderate position, with an overall advantage score that is higher than about 60% of similar areas.

Residents are mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 4.0. While many live near parks and public transport, far fewer can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.