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Aspley
6 km²
A noticeably older population sets Aspley apart, where the typical resident is 43 and seniors make up nearly a quarter of the community. This is a well-off area with high levels of university qualifications and typical weekly family incomes that sit above the national figure. It is a highly accessible suburb where most residents can walk to shops, schools, and parks within 15 minutes. The population has grown steadily, reaching 12,912 people by 2021.
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The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with the proportion of people aged 65 and over rising to 23.5% since 2011. Children under 15 make up 16.9% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.
About a quarter of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish and Scottish.
English is the main language for 81.6% of the area, though the share of people using another language at home has risen to 15.2%. This is a little above the Queensland average, but well below the national figure.
Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 36.4% report no religion. The share of people with no religion has risen sharply by 18 points since 2011.
Aspley is highly qualified, with a typical resident being more likely to have a bachelor degree (29.5%) or have completed Year 12 (66.0%) than most people across Queensland and Australia.
Incomes are generally high; the typical weekly family income of $2,343 is a little above the national figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 14 points since 2011 to reach 25.7%.
A slightly higher number of residents live with long-term health conditions (30.9%) compared to the rest of the state. Those needing help with daily activities rose to 6.3% by 2021.
Participation in unpaid housework is a little above the national average. Notably, the proportion of residents who served in the Defence Force is much higher than in most similar areas.
The First Nations community here is smaller than the state average, but those who are present have much higher typical incomes and Year 12 completion rates than the national figures.
Homes are typically occupied by couples with children (58.6%) or couples without children (28.2%). The share of people living alone is a little above the national average at 28.1%.
Home ownership is strong, with 36.0% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure. Rent is a little above the national average at $415 a week.
Public transport use is much higher here than in most similar areas, and 19.1% of people now work from home, a significant increase from 2011.
The area has seen a decline in recent overseas arrivals, which fell 10 points since 2011 to 9.1%. About 38.2% of residents moved into the area in the last five years.
The workforce is dominated by professionals (28.9%) and those in health care and social assistance. About 60.9% of adults are working or looking for work.
Aspley is an advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage across all similar regions. It is home to 1,051 businesses.
The area experiences much higher annual rainfall (1,263mm) than the Queensland average. Average maximum temperatures are a little below the state figure.
The suburb is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.