Fairfield - Dutton Park

The area is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with children under 15 making up only 13.3% of the population. It has a growing population that has risen 24% since 2011, and there is a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 29.6% of the community, which is well above the Queensland average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

About 21.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the state average. This diversity is reflected in the use of Mandarin, Greek, and Vietnamese, though the proportion of people who speak little or no English is low at 2.0%.

A majority of residents (52.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 20 points since 2011.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with 48.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 81.3% completing Year 12. Both figures are far above the state and national averages.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,616, which is well above the state average of $2,024. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen 15 points since 2011.

While the area has a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most, 11.7% of people report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 19.3% of people participating. Conversely, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state average.

First Nations residents in this area have a Year 12 completion rate of 66.2%, which is far above the national average. Their median personal income is also well above the national figure.

Living arrangements are skewed towards smaller households, with 29% of people living alone. This is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Renters make up 51% of the market, far above the national average. Homes are typically smaller, with only 52.3% having three or more bedrooms, and the typical weekly rent is $400.

This is a highly connected area where 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Consequently, 13.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

The community is very transient, with 56.4% of people moving in the last five years—far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 23.3% of the population.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work, at 72%. Many residents are employed as professionals, particularly in health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is ranked as having a high overall advantage, scoring an 8 out of 10. This is driven largely by an exceptionally high score for education and job skills.

The area receives an average annual rainfall of 1,144mm, which is far above the Queensland average of 379mm.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and health services. This is far above the state average for amenity access.