4865, QLD

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 21.6% of the population. This trend is reflected in the fact that 15.4% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (10.9%) compared to the rest of the state.

English is the dominant language, with only 5.8% of people using another tongue at home, a figure far below the national average.

A large portion of the community reports no religion (41.1%), a figure that has risen by 17 points since 2011.

Qualifications are generally lower than in other areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose by 8.4 points since 2011 to reach 47.0%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,750, which is slightly higher than the national figure. Since 2011, typical family incomes have risen by $660 per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (25.7%) and mental health conditions (7.6%).

Caring for children is a common part of life here, with 28.8% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is much higher than in most other areas.

Homes are larger than usual, averaging 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 56.2% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses (95.8%), and 84.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across Queensland, occurring in only 21.1% of homes.

Car use is essential, as 63.4% of people drive to work and only 0.9% use public transport. Very few people work from home (10.0%) compared to the national figure.

The community has seen some movement, with 36.3% of people moving in the last five years, though recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 4.3%.

There is a strong workforce here, with 64.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is higher than in most other areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or construction.

The area ranks in the middle for overall advantage, though it scores lower than most areas in terms of education and job skills.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.0. Access to essentials is limited, as only 31.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.