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Woolloongabba
2 km²
A high proportion of renters define the housing market in Woolloongabba, where 69.5% of homes are rented. This is a young, highly educated community with a typical resident aged just 29. Its population grew by 80% between 2011 and 2021, creating a dense urban hub of professionals and overseas arrivals. This shift is reflected in the local landscape, where apartments now dominate and the area is regarded as a walker's paradise.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The community is far younger than the national figure, with children and seniors both appearing in much lower numbers than usual. De facto relationships are very common here, well above the Queensland average, and the population has surged since 2011.
Born overseas, 40.1% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high, with 32.2% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
A majority of residents have no religion, at 52.9%, which is far above the national figure and represents a 22 point increase since 2011.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified; 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of professionals working in the area.
Typical weekly family income is $2,387, which is a little above the national figure. Personal and household incomes have all risen since 2011.
Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily help being much lower than in most areas. However, mental health conditions are a little more common than the national average.
Unpaid care for children and housework are among the lowest in the region. Conversely, 16.0% of people volunteer, which is a little above the national figure.
First Nations residents in the area are noticeably older than those in the state and hold higher incomes and Year 12 completion rates than the national figures.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per household. This is linked to a high proportion of people living alone, who make up 32.6% of the community.
Apartments make up 69.2% of homes, and separate houses have fallen to just 30.0%. Rent is much higher than the national average, with a typical weekly cost of $440.
Public transport use is far above the national average, and 16.3% of homes have no car. This is supported by a high number of transit routes and a very short drive time to the city.
The area is highly transient, with 70.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very common, far exceeding state and national levels.
A high 69.5% of adults are working or looking for work, well above the national average. Most people work as professionals, particularly in health care and social assistance.
The area is ranked as having high overall advantage, largely driven by a top-tier score for education and job skills.
The area experiences higher annual rainfall than the state average and a typical maximum temperature that is a little below the Queensland figure.
This is a walker's paradise where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services.