4573, QLD

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. While children under 15 make up nearly 20% of the population, this figure has fallen slightly since 2011, while the proportion of seniors has risen to 18.3%.

People born overseas make up 21.8% of the community, which is about the same as the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported here.

English is the dominant language, used by 89.4% of residents. Only 6.2% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.

A majority of residents (51.9%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 21 percentage points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 26.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 63.4% completing Year 12. Both figures are well above the state average.

Incomes are generally higher than in most similar areas, with the typical weekly family income sitting at $2,080. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen 15 percentage points since 2011.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions (26.3%) than the national average. About 4.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the state figure.

A high proportion of people (30.0%) spend time caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 15.7%.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home and a very low proportion of people living alone (21.4%) compared to most areas.

Homes are typically large, with 80% having three or more bedrooms. While 30.2% of households rent, the typical weekly rent of $490 is well above the national and state figures.

Most people rely on cars, but 19.2% of the workforce now works from home, a significant increase since 2011. Very few people (0.7%) commute using public transport.

The area is highly dynamic, with 53.0% of residents having moved house in the last five years, which is far above the national average.

Professional roles are common, and 62.7% of adults are working or looking for work. However, the proportion of people in full-time employment is much lower than in most other areas.

The community is well-positioned overall, scoring an 8 out of 10 for general advantage. This is larger than about 80% of similar areas, reflecting strong access to money and high job skills.

While almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is far below the state average for walking access to groceries, schools, and health services.