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4558, QLD

15 km²

A very high proportion of residents in postcode 4558 are older than the national average, with the typical person aged 46. This community has grown significantly, adding about 6,626 people since 2011. It is a highly walkable area where most homes are close to parks, shops, and health services. The population is diverse, with many overseas arrivals and a high number of people living alone in smaller homes.

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The area is far older than the national average, and 26.5% of people are aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.7%, which is well below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Overseas born residents make up 23.8% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011. While England and New Zealand are the most common birthplaces after Australia, there is also a notable presence of people from India and Nepal.

About 9.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is a rise of 4.2 points since 2011. However, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

People with no religion make up 42.8% of the community, a significant increase of 18 points since 2011. This is well above the Australian average of 38.9%.

Education levels have risen, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher climbing to 20.6% since 2011. This is well below the national figure of 26.3%.

The typical weekly household income is $1,384, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, there has been a trend of growth, with typical incomes rising since 2011.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 7.1% of people needing help with daily activities and 31.6% living with a long-term health condition.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than most areas. Notably, 4.0% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is a little above the national average.

The community is often made up of smaller households, with a high 32.9% of people living alone. This is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Rental properties are very common at 40.2%, well above the national average. Homes here are typically smaller, as 42.3% are separate houses, far below the Queensland average of 74.8%.

Public transport is accessible, with 95.4% of homes within a 10 minute walk of a stop. While 13.3% of people work from home, this is well below the national figure of 21.0%.

The area is highly mobile, as 53.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much higher share than in most areas at 17.2%.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 52.8%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, or in accommodation and food services.

The area ranks in the middle for overall advantage, scoring 6 out of 10. While education and job skills are rated higher, access to money and resources is lower than in 70% of similar areas.

This is a very walkable area with a score of 7.3. Almost every home is within a 15 minute walk of a park, and nearly 90% are close to a school.

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