4572, QLD

The area is notably older than most, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 21.4% of the population. This has contributed to a decline in children under 15, who now make up only 11.0%, a figure well below the national average.

English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries. About 21.0% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas.

English is the dominant language, with 87.5% of people using it at home. While 6.2% use another language, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 45.4%, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 17 points since 2011 to reach 42.9%.

This is a highly qualified community, with 28.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Queensland average of 21.9%.

Incomes are generally high, with the typical personal weekly income of $901 being much higher than in most areas. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 14 points since 2011.

About 6.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 27.8%, consistent with the national figure.

Participation in unpaid care for children is much lower than in most areas, likely reflecting the older age of the population. However, volunteering is well above the state and national figures at 17.4%.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 33.6% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, homes are smaller, with only 2.1 people per household.

The area is dominated by flats or apartments, which make up 53.5% of homes. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, and the typical weekly rent of $410 is higher than the national average.

While most people drive, 17.3% of the workforce now works from home, up 10 points since 2011. Public transport use is low, but there is a very high number of departures per 1,000 people compared to the state.

The community is quite mobile, with 52.9% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 17.3% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 54.5%. The most common industries for workers are health care, construction, and accommodation and food services.

The area is rated as having a high overall advantage, scoring an 8 out of 10. It is particularly strong in education and job skills, outperforming 80% of similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with 99.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is also within 15 minutes of a park, although only 40.9% are within that distance of a school.