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Thorneside
3 km²
Far fewer people use languages other than English in Thorneside compared to the rest of the country. This is a small, older community where the typical resident is 41, and nearly one in five are seniors. It is a highly walkable area with a strong mix of families and people living alone. The neighbourhood is defined by a relaxed feel and a population that is noticeably older than the Queensland and national averages.
Thorneside has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 13 schools serve Thorneside.
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The population has grown by 9.3% since 2011 to 3,877 people. Residents are noticeably older than the national figure, with 19.3% aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen by 7.2 percentage points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the community is predominantly of English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish ancestry. About 20.8% were born overseas, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Only 6.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%. Very few residents speak little or no English, at just 0.4%.
A large portion of the community has no religion, at 47.5%, which is well above the national figure. This has seen a significant increase of 22 percentage points since 2011.
About 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose by 8.3 percentage points since 2011 to reach 55.4%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,488, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. While typical personal income is about the same as the national figure, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 11 percentage points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, at 33.4%. Mental health conditions are also a little above the national average, affecting 11.6% of residents.
Unpaid childcare is more common here than in most areas, with 29.5% of people providing this help. About 14.3% of the community are volunteers, and 3.6% have served in the Defence Force.
There are 115 First Nations people in the area. This group has a lower unemployment rate (6.5%) and a higher Year 12 completion rate (46.4%) than the national average.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 20.1%. Additionally, nearly 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.
Detached houses are much less common here than in the rest of the state, at 63.5%. About 32.8% of homes are owned outright, and the typical weekly rent is $370.
The area is very well served by public transport, with 26 stops and 17 routes. While 60.1% of people drive to work, 15% now work from home, a big increase from 3.4% in 2011.
The community is quite mobile, with 43.9% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas fell sharply from 18.2% in 2011 to 4.1% in 2021.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas, at 64.1%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and education.
The area has 239 businesses and sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to other similar areas. Population growth since 2021 has been 2.4%, which is well below the state average.
Thorneside receives far more rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,115mm annually. The average maximum temperature is 26.1 degrees, which is well below the state figure.
This is a very walkable community, with a score of 6.8. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.