Geebung

The typical resident is 38, matching the state and national figure. Children under 15 make up 19.9% of the population, which is a little above the national average, and there are more people in de facto relationships than in most other similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 18.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87.3% of the community. While the share of people using another language at home has risen to 9.9% since 2011, this is still far below the national average.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 41.3% report having no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 21 points since 2011, which is consistent with the state average.

The area is well-qualified, with 27.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 66.3% having completed Year 12. Both figures are well above the national and state averages.

Earnings have grown significantly, with the typical family income now $2,551 per week, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This is reflected in the 29.2% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has risen 20 points since 2011.

A little more than 30% of residents have a long-term health condition, with mental health being the most common. Those needing help with daily activities make up 7.5% of the population, which is much higher than most areas.

Caring for children is common here, with 30.2% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national figure. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most other areas.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income that is a little above the national figure. However, the unemployment rate for this group is 20.8%, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Families are generally larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 61.2% of households.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, which make up 96.4% of dwellings. Over 91% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far exceeding the national average of 73.8%.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a high density of transit stops. Working from home has also become more common, rising from 3.2% in 2011 to 18.6% in 2021.

The community is relatively stable, with 36.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

Employment is strong, with 68% of adults working or looking for work and 62.3% employed full-time. Both figures are well above the national average, with many residents working as professionals.

The suburb is generally advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. This places it above about 70% of similar areas in terms of access to money and job skills.

Geebung receives much more rainfall than the Queensland average, with an annual total of 1,218mm. Average maximum temperatures are well below the state figure.

The suburb is very walkable, with 99.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 99.4% within walking distance of groceries. This far exceeds the state average for access to essential services.