4212, QLD

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. Seniors make up 21.8% of the population, a figure that rose 6.3 points since 2011, while the proportion of children has fallen slightly.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 33.9% of people born overseas, which is far above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, though there is a notable Chinese community.

English is the main language for 81.6% of residents, but those using another language at home rose to 13.2% since 2011. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious views have shifted significantly, with the number of people reporting no religion rising by 20 points since 2011 to reach 40.6%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.4%.

The community is well-educated, with 21.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 59.6% completing Year 12. Most qualifications are in management, commerce, or engineering.

Household wealth is high, with 26.5% earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. Typical weekly family incomes are also higher than the state average at $2,211.

About 28.5% of residents have a long-term health condition, and 6% need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Mental health conditions are slightly less common here than across the country.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most other areas, falling to 10.5% since 2011. Around 11.1% of people provide some form of unpaid care.

Family homes are the norm, with 55.8% of households consisting of couples with children. Far fewer people live alone here compared to the state and national averages.

Homes are typically large, with 84.6% having three or more bedrooms. While 35.2% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face high typical monthly payments of $2,167.

Most people rely on cars, with 61.9% driving to work, though working from home has risen to 18.5% since 2011. Very few homes, just 2.6%, have no motor vehicle.

The area is highly mobile, with 51.3% of residents moving in the last five years. This is far above the national average, though recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.

Many residents work in health, construction, or retail. While the unemployment rate is 5.2%, the proportion of people in full-time work has fallen slightly since 2011.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. It also scores very high for education and job skills compared to most other regions.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park, but far fewer are within walking distance of schools or health services. The overall walkability score is slightly below the state average.