Ormiston

The community is notably older than most, with 24.4% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 6.4 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 16.5% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

Born overseas, 29.6% of residents are from another country, which is well above the Queensland average. English is the most common ancestry at 46.7%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

English is the primary language for 88.4% of the community. While 9.1% of people use another language at home—a figure that rose 2 points since 2011—this is still far below the national average.

Over half of residents identify as Christian, though the number of people with no religion rose 19 points since 2011 to reach 40.1%.

Ormiston is highly qualified, with 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. Those who completed Year 12 make up 62.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,913. The area is notably affluent, with 29.0% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, up 16 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.0% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 10.9%.

Participation in unpaid work is high, with 24.6% of people doing over 15 hours of housework weekly. Volunteers make up 16.2% of the population, though this fell 5.5 points since 2011.

First Nations people make up a small part of the community, with a typical age of 27. This group has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 54.1%, far above the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 56.7% of households. The typical home holds 2.6 people, slightly more than the national average.

Home ownership is strong, with 39.6% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. Most homes are large, with 83.9% having three or more bedrooms.

Most people drive to work, but 20.6% now work from home, a significant rise of 14 points since 2011. The area has many public transport routes, though transit times to the city are among the highest at 89 minutes.

The population is quite mobile, with 44.7% of residents moving in the last five years. However, recent overseas arrivals fell 11 points since 2011 to 8.3%.

The local job market is stable with a low unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is a little below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.

Ormiston is one of the most advantaged areas in the region, scoring 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. Its population continues to grow quickly, rising 9.3% since 2021.

The area receives much higher rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,202mm annually. Minimum temperatures are also higher than the state average.

The area is very walkable, with 97.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and nearly all homes near a park. However, access to health services is poor, as only 12.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of such services.