Northgate - Virginia

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 35. Children under 15 make up 18.7% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are well below the national figure at 10.4%.

About 23.9% of people were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. While English and Australian are the most common ancestries, there are also notable numbers of people from Ireland and Scotland.

English is the main language for 80.7% of residents, though 15.5% use another language at home, which is slightly above the state average. This diversity has grown as the proportion of people using other languages rose 4.3 points since 2011.

People with no religion make up 42.5% of the population, a figure that rose by 19 points since 2011. This is well above the national average, though Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 43.9%.

Education levels are far above the state and national figures, with 34.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a highly qualified area where 72.9% of residents finished Year 12, up 14 points since 2011.

Typical incomes are well above the national figure, with families usually earning $2,776 a week. High earners are common here; 33.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions than the state. However, 10.3% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.

Care for children is more common here than in most areas, with 28.9% of people providing unpaid childcare. About 14.5% of the community volunteers, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 27. They achieve higher education and income levels than the national average, and 54.1% have completed Year 12.

Most homes are headed by couples with children (61.4%) or couples without children (26.3%). One-parent families are well below the state and national figures at 10.9%.

Renters make up 36.1% of the population, which is well above the national average. Monthly mortgage payments are also much higher than in most areas, typically costing $2,167.

Public transport use is well above the national average, supported by a very high number of stops and routes. Around 21.8% of people work from home, a significant increase since 2011.

The area is very dynamic, with 47.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 18.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Job activity is very high, with 73.5% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals, and the full-time employment rate is well above the national average.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage. This is supported by strong education and job skills, which are higher than in 80% of similar areas.

The area receives 1,172mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Queensland average. Temperatures are typically higher than in most other areas.

Northgate - Virginia is very walkable, with 97.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can walk to a park or grocery store within 15 minutes.