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Nudgee - Banyo

14 km²

Higher typical incomes and a well-qualified workforce set Nudgee - Banyo apart from the rest of the state. This growing community is defined by professional households and families, with many residents holding university degrees and earning well above the national figure. It is a predominantly residential area where large, detached family homes are the norm. The neighborhood feels established yet modern, combining high employment rates with a very walkable layout that keeps essential services and parks close to home.

A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.

18 schools within reach make Nudgee - Banyo convenient for families.

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The population grew by 24% since 2011 and is a little younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 37. Children under 15 make up 19.4% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

About 21.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is well below the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for 83.2% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 13.4% of the population, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

People with no religion now make up 41.0% of the area, a significant increase of 22 points since 2011. This is slightly above the national figure.

This is a highly qualified area where 29.1% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Year 12 completion is also far above the state and national figures at 67.1%.

Wealth is a standout feature here, with 33.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average. The typical weekly family income of $2,620 is much higher than in most similar areas.

The percentage of people needing help with daily activities is 5.7%, which is about the same as the national figure. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.6% of residents, which is higher than in most areas.

Caring for children is common here, with 30.4% of people providing unpaid child care, well above the national average. A higher-than-usual 4.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents in this area have a Year 12 completion rate of 58.4%, which is far above the national average. Their typical household income is also well above the national and state figures.

Families are the norm, with 60.8% of homes consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why the typical home holds 2.7 people, which is higher than in most areas.

Large homes dominate the landscape, with 89.7% being separate houses and 87.5% having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents of $450 are much higher than in most similar areas.

Working from home has become much more common, rising to 19.4% since 2011. While 6.9% of people commute by public transport, this is still well above the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.9% of residents moving in the last five years. This is slightly above the national average, though recent overseas arrivals have fallen significantly since 2011.

Employment is strong, with 70.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is also well above the national average at 64.3%.

The area is rated with a high level of overall advantage, scoring 8 out of 10. This reflects its strong access to resources and high levels of job skills.

The area receives 1,193mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Queensland average. Average minimum temperatures are about the same as the state average.

Nudgee - Banyo is very walkable, with 99.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost every home (96%) is within a 10-minute walk of public transport, far above the state average.

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