4228, QLD

Families with children are a major part of the community, as the proportion of children under 15 is much higher than in most areas. The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure, and the number of seniors has risen since 2011.

While 18.7% of people were born overseas—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the Queensland and national averages. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the dominant language for 90.5% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, and very few residents speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national and state figures. This has seen a significant increase of 26 percentage points since 2011.

Residents are generally well-qualified, with 21.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. There has been a notable trend toward higher education, with the share of people completing Year 12 rising by 10 percentage points since 2011.

This is a high-earning area where 33.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far above the national average. The typical weekly household income of $2,330 is also well above the national figure.

The community enjoys better health than most areas, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions appearing much lower than in other similar regions.

Caregiving is a prominent feature here, as the share of people caring for children unpaid is much higher than most areas. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen since 2011.

Households are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home, which is well above the national average. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 89% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, while typical mortgage payments of $2,500 a month are among the highest at this level.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0.0 public transport stops per 1,000 people. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, and 18.1% of the workforce now works from home.

The population is relatively stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas also remain well below the state and national averages.

Adults are more likely to be working or looking for work than in most areas, though full-time employment is much lower than the national average. Common industries include construction and health care.

This area ranks as one of the most advantaged in the region, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage and a 10 for access to money and resources.

The neighborhood is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are far from groceries and health services, and the terrain is notably steep.