Coorparoo

The typical resident is 35, making the area noticeably younger than the state and national figures. While children under 15 and seniors are both well below the national average, there are much higher rates of people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

About 24.8% of people were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, with a significant number of residents born in India and Nepal.

More people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, and this has risen since 2011. Despite this diversity, the number of people who speak little or no English is about the same as the state average.

The proportion of people reporting no religion has risen by 18 points since 2011 to reach 40.6%. This is roughly the same as the Queensland average.

The community is highly qualified, with 46% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for its level at 80.2%.

Incomes are well above the national average, with 30.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family income is $2,839, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities or reporting long-term health conditions. However, those with mental health conditions are a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, though it has fallen since 2011. Rates of unpaid childcare and housework are well below the state and national averages.

First Nations residents in the area have a typical personal income of $770 and a Year 12 completion rate of 71.3%, both of which are far above the national averages.

Living arrangements are distinct, with a much higher proportion of people living alone (33.4%) and fewer one-parent families than in most areas. Households are slightly smaller than the national typical of 2.5 people.

Apartments are common, with nearly half of all homes being flats or units. Renting is far more frequent here than nationally, while outright home ownership is much lower.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, and 22.7% of people work from home, a huge increase since 2011. The drive to the city is very short, taking only 8 minutes.

The area is highly mobile, with 52.1% of residents moving in the last five years. This is far above the national average and consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals.

Working or looking for work is far more common here than in the rest of the state. The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with very low unemployment at 3.8%.

Coorparoo is one of the most advantaged areas in the region, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills. It also hosts a large number of businesses.

The area receives much higher rainfall than the Queensland average. Maximum temperatures are usually a little lower than the state figure.

Described as a walker's paradise, the suburb has a walkability score of 8.5. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.