4812, QLD

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.1% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. The typical resident is 39, and the community has seen a rise in both the number of seniors and people in de facto relationships since 2011.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries here. The proportion of people born overseas is about 14.6%, which is far below the national figure.

English is the main language for 83.2% of the population. While the number of people using another language at home has risen to 9.0%, this is still far below the Australian average.

About 41.5% of residents now report having no religion, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.3%.

This is a well-educated area where 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. There is a strong school presence, with nine schools within 3km and a high number of total enrolments.

Typical personal weekly income is $802, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household incomes are lower than the national average, and only 15% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 11.9% of people reporting a mental health condition. About 7.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.

The area has one of the highest proportions of former Defence Force members at 6.3%. Conversely, the share of people doing unpaid housework or caring for children is lower than in most other areas.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 37.8% of people living alone and 21.3% of families being single-parent homes, both of which are among the highest rates for this level. This helps explain why there are only 2.2 people per home.

Renting is very common here, with 43.2% of households renting, far above the national figure. Homes are generally smaller, as only 56.9% have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 98.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, only 5.2% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.6% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much higher share of the population than in most areas.

Full-time employment is higher here than the national average at 62.1%. The most common industries are health care, education, and public administration, though the unemployment rate is higher than in most areas.

The area ranks poorly for access to money and resources, scoring 1 out of 10. While job skills are around the middle of the pack, overall advantage is lower than in 60% of similar areas.

This is a very walkable area, with 93.3% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Residents have excellent access to parks, schools, and public transport within a short walk.