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Bracken Ridge
8 km²
Large family homes and a high number of children define daily life in Bracken Ridge. This is a growing community where the typical resident is 37, making it a little younger than the national figure. The area is notably welcoming to families, with far more large houses and a higher proportion of children under 15 than in most similar places. It is a diverse suburb where people from many different backgrounds live, contributing to a steady increase in the number of people using languages other than English at home.
Bracken Ridge has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 21 schools serve Bracken Ridge.
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The population has grown by 4.1% since 2011 to reach 17,488 people. It is a young community where 20.3% of residents are children, a figure much higher than most similar areas.
About a quarter of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen by 4.4 points since 2011. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.
Language diversity is increasing, with 17.2% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the Queensland figure. Punjabi, Tagalog and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Over half the community identifies as Christian, while 36.2% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen sharply by 17 points since 2011.
The area has a strong record of school completion, with 62.6% of residents finishing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. Qualifications in management, commerce and engineering are the most common.
Typical weekly household income is $1,972, which is a little above both the state and national figures. Incomes have risen over time, with the number of households earning over $3,000 a week climbing by 13 points since 2011.
Health trends are typical for the area, with 29% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health is the most common long-term condition, affecting 9.4% of residents.
Caregiving is a major part of local life, as 31.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. A higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most similar areas.
The First Nations community is younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21. Education levels are a highlight, with Year 12 completion at 56.1%, far above the national figure of 37%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and very few people living alone. About 60.7% of homes are couples with children.
The housing stock is dominated by separate houses, with 95.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rent is a little higher than the national figure at a typical $410 per week.
Most people drive to work, though the area has more public transport stops and a higher rate of public transport use than most similar areas. Since 2011, working from home has risen significantly by 12 points.
The community is relatively stable, with 38% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than the Queensland figure. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen by 12 points since 2011.
More adults here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance and retail.
The area is generally well-off, with an overall advantage score that is higher than about 60% of similar places. Population growth has continued, rising by 5.8% since the last census.
The local climate is much wetter than the Queensland average, with annual rainfall reaching 1,267mm. Average temperatures remain mild, with a typical maximum of 26.4 degrees.
Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park, school or grocery store. While public transport is very accessible, there is a significant lack of health services within walking distance.