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Zillmere
4 km²
Centrally located within Brisbane's north, Zillmere is a highly walkable suburb where nearly every home is within a short stroll of shops, parks and health services. It is a notably young community, with a typical resident aged 34, which is several years younger than the state and national figures. This area is defined by a high proportion of renters and recent arrivals from overseas, creating a diverse and mobile population that has grown by 15% since 2011.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The typical resident is 34, making Zillmere noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. It is also a community with a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, and a significant number of residents live in de facto relationships.
A high proportion of people were born overseas, which is well above the Queensland average. Indian ancestry is the most common non-European group, and India is the most frequent overseas birth country at 6.5%.
Language diversity is high, with 22.2% of people using a language other than English at home—a figure that rose 7.6 points since 2011. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.
About 38.3% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 17 points since 2011.
Education levels have risen, with Year 12 completion reaching 61.3%, which is well above the state average. Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly household income is $1,426, which is a little below the state and national figures. Only 13.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that is much lower than most areas.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.1% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also more frequent than the national average.
Volunteering is much lower than in most areas, and fewer people spend significant time on unpaid housework or childcare compared to the state average.
Zillmere has a larger First Nations population than about 80% of similar areas, though these residents face significant challenges with a typical personal income of $485 and an unemployment rate of 15.6%.
The area has a very high rate of one-parent families and people living alone. Households are typically smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home.
Renting is very common here, with 53% of households renting, which is far above the national figure. Detached houses are also much less common than in other areas, as there are more flats and apartments.
Public transport is a major feature, with a very high number of stops and a high percentage of people commuting by transit. About 11.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.
Zillmere is a high-turnover area, with 48.5% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 22.3% of the population, well above the national average.
The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is a little above the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.
The area ranks low for overall advantage, particularly in terms of access to money and resources, where it is smaller than about 90% of similar areas.
Zillmere experiences much higher annual rainfall than the Queensland average, though its average maximum temperature is well below the state figure.
This is a very walkable suburb, with nearly 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and groceries. Its walkability score is 7.6, which is well above the state average.