Chermside West

The area is slightly younger than the state and national figures, with 18.8% of the population being children under 15. While the total population grew by 8% since 2011, the proportion of seniors fell slightly to 16.8%.

About 25.7% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though Indian and Chinese birthplaces also contribute to the community.

Language diversity is higher than in most areas, with 18.7% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, though the number of people speaking little or no English remains low at 1.8%.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian, while 39.2% of residents report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen significantly by 20 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 69.2%.

Household incomes are much higher than in most areas, with typical weekly family earnings reaching $2,438. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that rose by 19 percentage points since 2011.

Health trends are generally positive, with only 4.4% of people needing help with daily activities, which is lower than the state and national averages. Long-term health conditions affect 28.3% of the population.

Unpaid care is common here, with 13.6% of people providing unpaid care and 29.3% caring for children. The area also has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most similar areas.

First Nations residents in the area are noticeably older and have much higher personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates than those in most other areas. The unemployment rate for this group is also much lower at 4.1%.

Homes are typically larger, with 2.7 people per household and far fewer people living alone than in the rest of the state. About 60.7% of households consist of couples with children.

The suburb is dominated by separate houses, with 92.6% of homes being detached and 95.3% having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $455.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, and the suburb is very well connected, with 17.9% of people working from home. A short 14-minute drive connects residents to the city.

Around 38.9% of residents have moved house in the last five years. While overseas arrivals make up 12.3% of the population, this is a decrease of nearly 10 percentage points since 2011.

The workforce is very active, with 67.4% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in professional roles within health care, education, or retail.

The area is rated as having high overall advantage, scoring an 8 out of 10. This is supported by strong job skills and a high level of access to money and resources.

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than the Queensland average, totaling 1,232mm. Temperatures are also higher than the state average for both minimums and maximums.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost every home is also within 10 minutes of public transport and 15 minutes of groceries and schools.