Yeronga

The typical resident is 38, and the population is aging slightly as the proportion of seniors rose nearly 6 points since 2011. There are far fewer children under 15 here than in most other areas, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state average at 1.3%.

About 24% of people were born overseas, which is a little above the Queensland figure. English is the most common ancestry at 38.1%, followed by Australian and Irish.

English is the primary language for 80.8% of residents. Around 15% of people use another language at home, which is a little above the state average, though well below the national figure.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 44.5% of the community. This is well above both the state and national figures, and the trend has risen sharply by 19 points since 2011.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 47% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is reflected in the high percentage of residents who completed Year 12, which is 20 points higher than the national figure.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with typical weekly family earnings of $2,896. About 32% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 10.3% of residents, which is higher than in most areas. However, the percentage of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most other areas.

Volunteering is common here; 20.1% of people volunteer, which is well above the national figure. A higher than average 3.2% of the population has served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents are among the highest in the region for Year 12 completion at 77.3%. The median age for this group is 25, which is slightly older than the state and national typicals.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 30.9% of households, which is well above the national figure. Consequently, the number of people per home is slightly lower than the state and national average.

Rental properties are much more common than in most areas, with 37.5% of households renting. Detached houses are also far less frequent than the state average, as many residents live in flats or townhouses.

Public transport is very accessible, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. This is supported by a high rate of working from home—24.9% of the workforce—which is far above the state average.

The community is quite mobile, with 48.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.1% of the population.

Professional and managerial roles are common, and 67.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. It is particularly distinguished by its high level of education and job skills.

The area experiences higher annual rainfall than most of Queensland, averaging 1,144mm. Maximum temperatures are generally a little lower than the state average.

Yeronga is a walker's paradise with a high walkability score of 8.1. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, and 80.7% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.