Belmont - Gumdale

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average. While children under 15 make up 19.2% of the population, the number of seniors has risen by 5.9 percentage points since 2011.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with 36.9% and 32.9% respectively. About 22.9% of the population was born overseas, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

English is the main language for 80.9% of the community. Around 16.2% of people use another language at home, which is a little above the state figure and has risen since 2011.

Christianity is the most common faith at 57%. People reporting no religion make up 32.6% of the area, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 31.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and the proportion of people who finished Year 12 has risen by 9.2 percentage points since 2011.

Prosperity is high here, with 40.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical weekly family income is $2,784, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with fewer people needing help with daily activities or living with long-term health conditions compared to most areas.

Local residents are more likely to volunteer and provide unpaid care than people in other areas. About 31.2% of the community care for children unpaid, which is well above the national average.

The First Nations community is small, making up 1.2% of the population. This group is far older and earns a much higher typical personal income ($1,042) than the state or national average.

Families are the norm here, with 67.5% of homes being couples with children. Consequently, households are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home.

Large homes dominate, as 94.6% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms and 93.4% are separate houses. Renting is uncommon at 14.1%, while 39.8% of homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, as only 1.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. However, working from home has become more common, rising to 21.4% since 2011.

The community is very stable, with much fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen significantly since 2011.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 67.9%. The local workforce is concentrated in health, construction, and education.

The area is among the most advantaged in the region, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is consistent with the high levels of education and job skills found here.

The area experiences high annual rainfall at 1,057mm, which is far above the Queensland average. Average maximum temperatures are well below the state figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.8. While many homes are near public transport or parks, very few are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.