4220, QLD

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.9% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

About 22.5% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, though this figure has remained steady since 2011.

People using a language other than English at home account for 8.1% of the population, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but far below the national average. English remains the dominant language for 85.9% of residents.

A large number of residents report having no religion, accounting for 45.1% of the population. This is well above the national figure and reflects a significant increase of 24 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that rose nearly 10 points since 2011. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most similar areas at 61%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,174, which is higher than most similar areas. The area has seen a significant rise in wealth, with the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week climbing 15 points since 2011.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most other areas, with only 25.5% of people affected. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in the state and national averages.

Unpaid care and volunteering are much less common here than in most similar areas. For instance, only 12.7% of people volunteer, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Most households consist of couples with children (54%) or couples without (31.1%). One-parent families are more common here than in most similar areas, representing 13.7% of households.

Homes are often smaller than the state average, with 62.4% having three or more bedrooms compared to 76.3% in Queensland. Typical weekly rents are among the highest at this level, reaching $480.

While 61.8% of people drive to work, this is a very transit-friendly area with 90 public transport stops. Working from home is fairly common, with 15.7% of the workforce doing so.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.2% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.1% of the community.

A higher than average 63.2% of adults are working or looking for work. However, full-time employment is much lower than most similar areas at 54.4%, with many residents working in health, construction, and education.

The area is ranked as very advantaged, scoring 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. It is specifically noted for its high level of education and job skills compared to 80% of similar areas.

This is a very walkable area with a score of 7.7, far above the state average. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 91.8% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.