Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Annerley
3 km²
A short drive to the city center makes Annerley a highly accessible inner-city hub. It is a young and well-educated community, where the typical resident is just 33 and nearly half of adults hold a university degree. This professional character is reflected in a high proportion of young adults and renters who live in smaller, modern homes. It is a fast-moving area with a diverse population, where many residents have arrived from overseas or moved in recently.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 33. It has a small population of children and seniors, but a very high proportion of people in de facto relationships, which rose to 17.4% by 2021.
People born overseas make up 30.3% of the community, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish and Scottish.
About 23% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the Queensland average. English remains the main language for 73.3% of the population.
More than half of residents (51.0%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This has risen significantly since 2011, when only 28.5% felt this way.
Annerley is exceptionally well-qualified; 46.4% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Nearly 80% of residents completed Year 12, among the highest seen in similar areas.
Typical personal weekly income is $960, which is a little above the national average. High earners are common here, with 15.5% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.
While the area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most areas, 13.4% of residents report a mental health condition, which is well above the national average.
Volunteering is higher than most areas at 16.7%, though this has fallen since 2011. There are far fewer people providing unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state and national averages.
First Nations residents here are noticeably older than those in the wider state and nation, with a typical age of 28. Education levels are also very high, with 68.7% completing Year 12.
Homes here are typically smaller, with only 2.2 people per household. Over 32% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.
Renting is very common, with 54% of households renting, far above the national figure. Detached houses are rare at 41%, with many residents living in flats or apartments.
With a drive time to the city of only 7 minutes, the area is a transit hub where 10% of people commute via public transport. This is well above the national average, and 11.6% of homes have no car.
The population is highly mobile, with 56.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national average, although the number of recent overseas arrivals has fallen since 2011.
Working or looking for work is very common here, at 74%, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, education, or professional and technical roles.
The area is ranked as very advantaged, particularly in education and job skills where it scores 9 out of 10. However, it ranks much lower for general access to money and resources.
Annerley experiences far more rain than the Queensland average, with 1,102mm annually. Maximum temperatures are typically around 27 degrees.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, groceries, and health services.