4715, QLD

The area is much younger than the national average, with children under 15 making up 21.4% of the population. Seniors are less common here than in most areas, representing just 13.7% of residents.

Born-overseas residents make up 11.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the main language for 79.5% of the community. While only 7.7% of people use another language at home, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is much higher than in most similar areas.

Christianity is the most common religion at 54.5%. The number of people reporting no religion has risen 13 points since 2011 to 28.5%, though this is still far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the Australian average of 26.3%.

The community is relatively prosperous, with a typical family income of $2,255 per week. This is higher than most areas and has risen by $422 since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with a long-term health condition reported by only 23.1% of people, well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is common, with 19.2% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also higher than in most areas.

Family life is central here, as 60.3% of households are couples with children. The typical home holds 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national average.

Most people live in separate houses, and 82.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than in most areas, at 34.2%.

Car use is dominant, with 65.3% of people driving to work. Public transport is almost non-existent, with zero stops and no routes serving the area.

The area has a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 31.8%, which is far above the national average. However, the overall number of people who moved in the last five years has fallen since 2011.

Employment is strong, with a full-time work rate of 65.3%, well above the national figure. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.7%.

The area ranks in the middle for access to money and resources, but it scores much lower than most areas for education and job skills.

The community is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3. No homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.