4553, QLD

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 22.2% of the population. There has been a significant rise in de facto relationships, which now account for 15.1% of the community.

About 20.2% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. While English and Australian are the most common ancestries, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar places.

English is the main language for 87.7% of people, but those using another language at home have increased to 7.1%. Despite this, very few people here speak little or no English.

More than half of the population (51.4%) now report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 23 points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 60.7% of adults completing Year 12 and 21.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. These figures have both risen significantly over the last decade.

Household incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,171. A quarter of all households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents generally report better health than the national average, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions at 23.7%. Only 4.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Caring for children is very common here, with 32.6% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering rates have fallen since 2011.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per dwelling. Very few people live alone (12.8%), which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is dominated by detached houses (95.3%), most of which have three or more bedrooms. While rental rates are low, the typical weekly rent of $500 is well above the national average.

Car use is essential, as 65.4% of people drive to work and only 0.8% use public transport. Almost every home owns a vehicle, with 45.7% having two.

The community is highly mobile, with 60.4% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This is far above the national rate of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults (70.8%) are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate of 3.6% is lower than the state and national figures.

This is a highly advantaged area, scoring a 10 out of 10 for access to money and resources and sitting in the top 20% of all areas for overall advantage.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.