Sheldon - Mount Cotton

Children under 15 make up 23.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This contributes to a younger profile overall, as the typical resident is 37, while seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.

About 19.4% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the Australian average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the majority of the population was born in Australia.

English is the dominant language, with 92.4% of people using it at home. Only 5.7% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 47.5% of the community. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 24 points since 2011.

Education levels are high, with 65.2% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. Roughly 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, matching the Queensland average.

This is a high-earning area where typical weekly household income is $2,637, well above the national figure. Households earning $3,000 or more per week are far more common here than across the rest of the state.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 25.7% having a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also much less common here than in most areas.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 36.7% of people caring for children, far above the national average. Around 24.7% of people also spend 15 or more hours a week on housework.

The First Nations community here is more prosperous than those in most similar areas, with a typical household income of $2,524. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 62.1%.

Homes here are typically large, with 3.1 people per household. One-parent families and people living alone are among the lowest proportions found in similar areas.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 99.5% of dwellings being separate homes. Almost all homes have three or more bedrooms, and the rental rate is far below the national average at 10.7%.

The area is very car-dependent, with 62.1% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and only 0.7% of households have no car.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than in most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen sharply since 2011.

Jobs are plentiful and stable, with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is lower than the national figure. A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work, sitting among the highest for its level.

The area is highly advantaged, scoring a 10 for access to money and resources. Its overall advantage score is larger than about 80% of all other areas.

The local climate is wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall far above the Queensland figure. Maximum temperatures are also well below the state average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 3.2. Residents are far less likely to be within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services compared to the state average.