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Capalaba
19 km²
A larger-than-average community for its level, Capalaba is a well-established suburb in the Redlands. It is a family-oriented area where most people live in large, detached homes and a significant number of residents are now aged 65 or over. The suburb is notably walkable and well-serviced, making it a convenient hub for its 18,254 residents. While its population has grown steadily since 2011, it remains a stable residential area with a typical family income that aligns with the national figure.
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The typical resident is 39 years old, and the area has seen a rise in seniors, with those aged 65 and over now making up 17.7% of the population. About 3.1% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that is higher than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 21.9% were born overseas, which is about the same as the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.
English is the primary language for 85.9% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is well below the national figure. Very few residents speak little or no English.
A little more than four in ten people (42.9%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen sharply since 2011.
The area has a lower proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, though Year 12 completion rose by 9.6 percentage points since 2011. Most residents with a qualification hold a Certificate III or IV.
Typical weekly household income is $1,738, which is about the same as the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose by 11 percentage points since 2011.
Residents here experience long-term health conditions much more often than in most similar areas, with 32.6% of the population affected. This includes a mental health condition rate that is a little above the national figure.
More people here provide unpaid care for children than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of residents who volunteer fell by 4.0 percentage points since 2011.
First Nations residents in Capalaba earn a little more than the state and national figures. However, the unemployment rate for this group is 14.5%, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Homes in Capalaba tend to be larger than most, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are also more common here than in most similar areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 82.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is well above the national figure. Renting is less common here than in the rest of Queensland.
While the suburb has many public transport stops and is very easy to access on foot, only 2.0% of people use it to commute. Most residents rely on cars, and 13.0% now work from home.
The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas also fell by 6.8 percentage points since 2011.
A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. The local workforce is concentrated in health care, construction, and retail.
Capalaba is a significant local business hub with 2,019 businesses, which is more than about 88% of similar areas. Its overall advantage score is slightly below the national average.
The area receives much more annual rainfall than the Queensland average. It also has minimum and maximum temperatures that are higher than most similar areas.
Capalaba is very walkable, with 96.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also easily reach parks, groceries, and health services on foot.