4501, QLD

The population has grown by 10% since 2011 to 5,905 people. It has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 5.6%, and nearly 20% of residents are children under 15.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. While 18.5% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 87% of the community. About 7.6% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the national average.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 48.5% of the population. This figure has risen by 24 percentage points since 2011 and is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are rising, with those completing Year 12 increasing by 8.7 percentage points since 2011. However, the 14% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,371, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that is lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common here, with 35.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are especially prevalent, affecting 14.7% of residents, which is among the highest for its level.

The area has a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 4.4% of people having served, which is much higher than most areas. In contrast, only 10.6% of residents volunteer, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Single-parent families are very common, making up 23.6% of households, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, 30.4% of people live alone, a proportion higher than in most areas.

Renting is very common, with 40.9% of households renting, which is far above the national average. Only 20.7% of homes are owned outright, much lower than most similar areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 48 stops and a typical walk of just 1 minute. While 6.3% of people commute via public transport, 9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.5% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.2% of the population, though this is lower than it was in 2011.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 60.6%. However, the unemployment rate of 7.1% is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is ranked as having very low overall advantage, with its score being smaller than about 80% of similar areas. It is particularly disadvantaged in terms of access to money and resources.

The area is very walkable, with 97.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also easily reach parks, schools, and groceries within a 15-minute walk.