4879, QLD

The population is older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 44 and seniors making up 18.1% of the area. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, sitting at 16.5%.

People born overseas make up 28.0% of the population, which is well above the Queensland figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while the most frequent birthplaces are Australia and England.

While 10.5% of residents use a language other than English at home—a higher figure than in most similar areas—this is still far below the national average. Very few people here speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (48.9%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant trend, as the number of non-religious residents rose 20 points since 2011.

The area is better qualified than most, with 22.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have completed Year 12, and qualifications are strongest in management, commerce, and engineering.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,701, which is about the same as the national figure. Incomes have risen since 2011, and 11.0% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report better health than those in most similar areas, with only 4.8% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also lower than the state and national figures.

The area has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most other areas at 4.4%. However, the number of volunteers fell 4.2 points since 2011 to 13.7%.

Families with children make up 50.3% of households. People are less likely to live alone here than in most other areas, with 22.5% of homes housing just one person.

Detached houses are very common at 78.1%, and typical weekly rents of $400 are much higher than in most areas. Most homes are large, with 79.2% having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are the primary way to get to work for 56.9% of people, though 14.8% now work from home. Very few people—just 1.0%—commute using public transport.

The area is highly mobile, with 51.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far above the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas fell to 9.6% since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 63.7%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and hospitality.

The community sits in a strong position, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills.

The area is quite walkable, with 96.3% of homes within 15 minutes of a park and 80.2% within 10 minutes of public transport. However, only a third of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.