Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Nundah
4 km²
A significant 28% population increase since 2011 has helped Nundah evolve into a dense, professional hub. It is a strikingly young community where the typical resident is just 35, noticeably younger than the national figure. High numbers of university degrees and professional roles align with a high typical personal income of $1,058 per week. The area is defined by its ability to support a car-free lifestyle, with almost every home within a short walk of parks, shops and health services.
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The community is notably young and dynamic, with a typical age of 35 and a very low proportion of children and seniors compared to the state. There is a high rate of people in de facto relationships, at 18.7%, which is well above the national figure.
People born overseas make up 29.5% of the population, which is well above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though there are significant numbers of people from India and Nepal.
About 19.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. Despite this diversity, those who speak little or no English are few, at just 1.6%.
A growing number of residents report no religion, rising 20 points since 2011 to reach 43.9%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Nundah is highly qualified, with 37.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 74.6%.
The area is relatively affluent, with a typical personal income of $1,058 per week, which is well above the state and national figures. Weekly family income is also slightly higher than usual at $2,429.
While the need for help with daily activities is lower than most areas, 12.3% of residents report a mental health condition, which is well above the national figure.
Community participation in unpaid care and housework is among the lowest for its level, well below both the state and national figures. Volunteering has also fallen since 2011 to 13.0%.
First Nations residents in Nundah are far older and have much higher personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates than those in other similar areas.
Living arrangements are distinctive, with 41.4% of people living alone—far above the national figure. This is consistent with the small typical household size of just 2.0 people.
The housing market is dominated by renters (54.9%) and flats or apartments (60.7%), which is far above the state average. Very few homes are owned outright, at just 14.8%.
Public transport use is among the highest for its level, and 13.2% of homes have no car. This is supported by an exceptional number of transit stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.
The population is highly mobile, with nearly 60% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.
A very high 73.2% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also much higher than usual at 65.2%.
The area scores highly for education and job skills, which helps it maintain an overall advantage score of 1,046, placing it above 70% of similar areas.
Nundah experiences much higher annual rainfall than the Queensland average, with a typical maximum temperature of 26.6 degrees.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can also reach parks, groceries and health services within 15 minutes.