Stafford

The typical resident here is 35, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. Seniors make up only 12.4% of the population, well below the Australian average of 17.2%. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 19% were born overseas, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for 82.5% of the community. About 11.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A little over 43% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Stafford is highly qualified, with 32.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the Queensland average. Additionally, 69.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure.

Weekly family incomes are a little above the national figure, with a typical amount of $2,418. The area has seen a significant rise in high earners, with 15.8% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.6% of residents, which is well above the national figure. Other long-term health conditions, such as asthma and arthritis, are reported at rates around the national average.

The community has a higher rate of Defence Force veterans than most areas, at 5.1%. However, fewer people here provide unpaid care or do substantial housework compared to most other areas.

First Nations residents in Stafford are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state. They also show a much higher rate of Year 12 completion (55.9%) compared to the national figure.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per household. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone (33.4%) and a higher than average rate of one-parent families.

Renters make up 48.3% of the market, far above the national average of 30.6%. Consequently, outright home ownership is much lower than most areas, and there are far fewer homes with three or more bedrooms.

Public transport is widely used and accessible, with 64 stops in the area and 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Nearly 20% of the workforce now works from home.

The area is highly mobile, with 46.8% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.

More adults here are working or looking for work (68.4%) than in most other areas. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by professional and technical services.

The area is generally well-off, ranking in the top 30% for overall advantage. It scores particularly high for education and job skills, though it ranks lower for general access to money and resources.

Stafford experiences much higher annual rainfall (1,232mm) than the Queensland average. Its average maximum temperature is also much higher than most other areas in the state.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport, while 99.6% are within walking distance of groceries.