Wellington Point

The population has grown by 8.2% since 2011 to reach 11,893 people. It is an ageing community, with the typical resident now 43 and the proportion of seniors rising 7.1 percentage points over the last decade.

English, Australian, Irish and Scottish ancestries are the most common. While 24.8% of residents were born overseas, this is slightly below the national figure.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.7% of the community. Only 6.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 54.6%. The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 20 percentage points since 2011 to reach 39.2%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 62.9% completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. This is reflected in a high proportion of adults holding bachelor degrees or higher.

Typical weekly family income is $2,431, which is higher than both the state and national figures. A striking 31.7% of households earn over $3,000 a week, a figure that has risen 17 percentage points since 2011.

About 29.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Asthma is the most common reported condition at 9.0%.

The area has a higher rate of volunteering and unpaid care than most similar places. Notably, 30% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations residents in the area are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 19. They also show strong educational outcomes, with Year 12 completion far above the national average.

Homes are typically larger than most areas, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 60.6% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 93% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 35.8% of dwellings owned outright.

Cars are essential here, as only 2.4% of homes have no motor vehicle. While 18.3% of people now work from home, transit times to the city are among the highest for similar areas.

The community is relatively stable, with 39.7% of people moving in the last five years. The number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen significantly since 2011.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, with a low unemployment rate of 3.9%. Many residents work in healthcare, construction and education.

Wellington Point is an advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. This high level of advantage is reflected in the strong typical incomes and job skills of the population.

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than the Queensland average, totaling 1,202mm. Average temperatures are generally milder than in other parts of the state.

The suburb is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents also live within a short walk of public transport and health services.