4304, QLD

The area is notably young, with nearly 20% of people under age 15 and a typical age of 37, which is lower than most similar areas. There has been a rise in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population since 2011, and de facto relationships are more common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with English and Australian being the most common ancestries. Only 14.6% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 85.7% of residents, though the proportion of people using another language at home has risen slightly since 2011. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 1.0%.

The community is increasingly secular, with 44.6% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9% and represents a 23 point increase since 2011.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While 47.2% have completed Year 12, this is still well below the Queensland figure.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household income of $1,300, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate far below most other areas.

Health challenges are prevalent here, as 37.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is much higher than most areas. Mental health conditions are particularly common, affecting 15.2% of residents.

The area has a high proportion of people who served in the Defence Force, at 4.5%. However, volunteering has fallen since 2011 and is now much lower than in most similar areas.

Single-parent families are very common here, making up 24.5% of households, which is far above the national average. Additionally, 30.6% of people live alone, a figure well above the state average.

Renters make up a large portion of the community at 41.5%, which is far above the national average. While separate houses are common, only 24.5% of homes are owned outright, well below the national figure.

Public transport is widely available, with 94 stops in the area and a short 3-minute walk to the nearest one. Despite this, 9.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.6% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen significantly since 2011, now making up 8.2% of the community.

The unemployment rate is 7.9%, which is higher than the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail trade.

This area is among the most disadvantaged in the country, ranking in the lowest 10% for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with 87.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents also live within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and grocery store.