4814, QLD

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 34. About 7.8% of people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the Queensland average of 4.6%.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. While 17.4% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 79% of the population. About 12.4% of people use another language at home, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Christianity is the most common religion at 49.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 36.5%, which is well below the Queensland figure of 41.2%.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 20% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, and engineering and commerce are common fields of study.

Household incomes are higher than most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,077. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen significantly since 2011.

Mental health conditions are reported by 9.8% of residents, which is higher than most areas. About 28.2% of people live with a long-term health condition, matching the state average.

Military service is very common here, with 9.2% of people having served in the Defence Force, well above the national figure. Volunteer rates are lower than most areas and have fallen since 2011.

Families with children are common, making up 54.4% of households. One-parent families are much more frequent here than in most areas, at 18.1%.

Homes are typically large, with 85.2% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than across Australia, with 37.5% of households renting.

Most people rely on cars, as only 1% commute by public transport. Working from home is very rare compared to the rest of the country, at just 4.6%.

The area is quite mobile, with 42.8% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 17.7% of the population, which is well above the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The most common industries are health care, public administration, and education.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage. While education and job skills are rated higher than 60% of similar areas, access to money and resources is lower than about 60% of areas.

The neighbourhood is quite walkable, with 87.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park.