Carindale

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. This trend is driven by a rise in seniors, who now make up nearly 20% of the population, while the number of children has remained steady since 2011.

Born overseas, 34% of residents bring a strong international influence to the area, a figure far above the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Chinese, Irish, and Scottish.

Language diversity is high, with 29.2% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common of these languages.

About 30.5% of residents have no religion, which is well below the state and national figures, although this group has grown by 16 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 57.9%.

This is a highly qualified community where 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 73.9%.

Household wealth is very high, with 37.8% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family weekly income of $2,739 is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, at 6.8%. Overall, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the state average.

Volunteerism is higher than most areas at 17%, though this is down from 2011. Unpaid care for children is also well above the national average, with 29.8% of people providing this support.

First Nations residents in Carindale have a Year 12 completion rate of 72.5%, which is far above the national figure. Household incomes for this group are also among the highest at this level.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children. Only 17% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 91.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very strong, as 45.7% of residents own their home outright.

While 22.1% of people work from home, the area is well connected with 82 public transport stops and high departure rates. A typical drive to the city takes about 14 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, as only 35.5% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen significantly since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. Many residents are professionals, with a strong presence in health care, social assistance, and technical roles.

The area is among the most advantaged in the region, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by a high number of businesses and strong job skills.

Carindale receives significantly more rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,049mm annually. Minimum temperatures are also much higher than in most other areas.

Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and within 10 minutes of public transport. However, fewer residents can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.