Greenslopes

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with children under 15 and seniors both well below typical levels. De facto relationships are very common here, and the population grew by 23% between 2011 and 2021.

People born overseas make up 29% of the population, which is well above the Queensland average of 22.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while India is the most frequent overseas birthplace.

About 21% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the state average. While English remains dominant, Mandarin and Punjabi are the most common other languages spoken.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 47.7%, which is well above the national figure. This trend has climbed significantly since 2011, rising by 23 percentage points.

The area is highly qualified, with 45.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average of 26.3%. This is reflected in the workforce, where many residents work as professionals.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,566 a week. This is well above the state figure of $2,024, and 17% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

While the need for daily help is much lower than most areas, mental health conditions are reported more often than in other communities. About 12.3% of residents have a mental health condition.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower here than in the rest of the state. About 15.7% of people volunteer, which is slightly above the national average.

The First Nations community is small, but those who live here are noticeably older than the state average and have a very high rate of Year 12 completion at 71.6%.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per dwelling. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, who make up 35% of households.

Renting is the dominant tenure, with 54.9% of households renting—far above the national average of 30.6%. Over half of all homes are flats or apartments, and very few people own their homes outright.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, supported by a high number of bus routes. About 19.9% of the workforce now works from home, a huge jump from 2.8% in 2011.

The area is very transient, with 59.8% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.5% of the population, though this is down from 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The local workforce is concentrated in health care, professional services, and education.

The area is considered very advantaged, ranking in the top 20% of all areas. This is driven by exceptionally high levels of education and job skills.

The local climate is much wetter than the Queensland average, with 1,102mm of annual rainfall. Summer maximums are a little below the state average.

This is a walker's paradise, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and health services. It has far more walkable amenities per person than the state average.