4810, QLD

The typical resident is 40, and the area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (5.8%) than the state average. It is a place with fewer children, as those under 15 make up only 13.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and 18.8% of residents were born overseas. While this is higher than most similar areas, it remains well below the Queensland and Australian averages.

About 8.9% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. However, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religion is less common here, as 41.9% of people report no religious affiliation. This figure has risen significantly by 17 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are very high, with 29.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. This is reflected in the school data, where 60.9% of residents completed Year 12.

The area is relatively affluent, with a typical personal income of $981 per week, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common, with 15.7% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.

About 27.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is slightly lower than the state average. Mental health conditions are more common here (9.7%) than in most similar areas.

Military service is a prominent feature, with 7.8% of people having served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure. Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most other areas.

Single-person households are very common at 40.9%, far above the national average of 25.6%. This helps explain why the number of people per home (2.0) is among the lowest in the region.

Rental properties dominate the market at 47.8%, far above the national average. Small homes are the norm, with only 48.7% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far below the state figure.

Public transport infrastructure is strong, with a high number of stops and departures per person. However, the area is still car-dependent, as 66.5% of people drive to work.

The population is very mobile, with 48.8% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.2% of the community, which is well above the state average.

The workforce is highly active, with 63.7% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is much higher than most areas, and many residents work in professional roles or health care.

The area is rated as overall advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10. This is driven by high education and job skills, despite a lower score for direct access to money and resources.

The area is very safe, with only 5 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most similar areas.

This is a very walkable community, with 84% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost all residents (99.1%) live within a short walk of a park, and 94.7% are close to public transport.