4225, QLD

The area is far older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 49 and a high proportion of seniors, who make up 27% of the population. In contrast, children under 15 are far less common here than in the rest of the state, at just 8.5%.

English, Australian, and Irish ancestries are the most common. About 20.4% of the population was born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas.

While 84.5% of residents speak only English, the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 8.1% since 2011. Very few people speak little or no English.

The community is split almost evenly between Christians (45.1%) and those with no religion (43.6%). The share of people reporting no religion has risen significantly by 22 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels have risen since 2011, with 23.3% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,351, which is well below the national figure. However, incomes have risen since 2011, and the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week has grown to 14.3%.

About 29.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, with arthritis being the most common. People needing help with daily activities are slightly more common here than in most other areas.

Participation in unpaid childcare and housework is much lower than most areas, which is consistent with the low number of children living here. About 12.7% of the community volunteers.

Living alone is very common, with 37% of people in this position, far above the national figure. Because of this and the older population, homes are small, with a typical size of 1.9 people.

The area is dominated by flats and apartments, which make up 76% of all homes. Renting is much more common than in other areas at 42.5%, and typical weekly rents are a little above the state average at $410.

Public transport is highly accessible, with a high number of bus stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. While 8.3% of homes have no car, most residents still rely on driving to work.

This is a highly transient area, with 53.4% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Full-time employment is much lower than the national average at 50.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The community is generally well-positioned with a relatively high score for education and job skills. However, access to money and resources is lower than in about 80% of similar areas.

This area is a walker's paradise, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, and health services. This high walkability is supported by a very dense network of street intersections.