4506, QLD

The area has a young profile, with children under 15 making up 21.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.4% of the community, and the number of residents aged 65 and over is much lower than in most other areas.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries here. While 17.1% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 87.6% of the community. Only 6.4% of residents use another language at home, which is well below the Queensland average.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 50.2%. This is far above the national figure and represents a significant rise of 23 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While 47.1% of residents completed Year 12, this is still far below the national average.

Typical incomes are lower than most areas, with the usual family earning $1,629 a week. Only 12.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas. About 34.2% of people have a long-term health condition, and 13.4% live with a mental health condition, which is among the highest levels recorded.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, at 28.3%. However, only 9% of people volunteer, which is among the lowest rates for similar areas.

Homes are typically larger, with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are very common, making up 22.4% of households, a figure well above the national average.

Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, with 43.4% of households renting. While 87.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms, only 19.9% of houses are owned outright, which is among the lowest standings in the region.

Most people rely on cars, with 64.6% driving to work and only 9% working from home. Public transport use is low, and it can take up to 64 minutes to walk to the nearest stop.

The population is quite mobile, with 49% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.6% of the community.

Unemployment is a challenge, sitting at 7.0%, which is much higher than most areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, construction, or retail.

The area faces significant disadvantages, particularly in education and job skills, where it ranks lower than 90% of similar areas. Its overall advantage score is 905, which is below the national average.

The area is very safe, with only 4 recorded offences per 100,000 people. This is much lower than most areas, with theft being the only reported offence type.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.6. While most people can walk to a park, far fewer can reach health services or groceries within 15 minutes compared to the state average.