4227, QLD

The area is notably young, with 19.9% of people under 15, which is much higher than most similar areas. Seniors make up only 13.4% of the population, well below the national figure of 17.2%.

Overseas birth is common here, with 31.7% of residents born abroad, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is high, as 18.3% of people use a language other than English at home. This is well above the Queensland figure, although it remains well below the national average.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 44.9%. This is well above both the state and national figures and has risen by 22 points since 2011.

Education levels are high, with 26.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and 65.0% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,791, which is slightly higher than the national figure. Weekly personal income is also above the national average at $810.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 24.1% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid childcare is common, with 29.5% of people providing this help, well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 11.9%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are also much more common than in most other areas, making up 16.6% of households.

Rental properties are very common, with 36.4% of households renting, well above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $485, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Most people rely on cars, as 63.0% drive to work and 42.0% of homes have two vehicles. Working from home is common for 14.3% of residents.

The population is very mobile, with 50.7% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work, at 67.4%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, or retail trade.

The area is quite advantaged overall, ranking in the top 20% of all areas. This is supported by high levels of education and job skills.

Crime is very low, with only 4 recorded offences per 100,000 people. This is much lower than most areas, with all reported crimes being thefts.

The area is very walkable, with 94.6% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport. Most residents also live within 15 minutes of parks, groceries, and health services.