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Eight Mile Plains
8 km²
Over half of the people in Eight Mile Plains were born overseas, making it one of the most culturally diverse areas in the region. This high level of international migration helps explain why 56% of residents use a language other than English at home. It is a well-qualified and professional community where many residents hold university degrees. The area is mostly made up of families living in large homes, and it is exceptionally walkable with easy access to shops, parks, and schools.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The population has grown to 15,186 people and is slightly younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 36. While the number of seniors has risen since 2011, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships here than in most other areas.
Born overseas, 53% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, Australian, and Indian.
Language diversity is very high, with 56% of people using another language at home, far above the Queensland figure. Mandarin, Cantonese, and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages spoken.
About 37.6% of people report no religion, which is well below the state average. This figure has risen significantly by 15 points since 2011.
This is a highly educated community where 39.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 76.2%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,942, which is a little above the state and national figures. About 24.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, up 11 points since 2011.
Residents here report much better health than most areas, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both falling well below the state and national figures.
More people here provide unpaid childcare than in most other areas. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen by 4.7 points since 2011.
First Nations residents are few in number, but they have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion than the national average. Unemployment for this group is 16.2%, which is well above the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household and far fewer people living alone compared to the rest of the country.
Large homes are common, with 88% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. While 31.6% of homes are owned outright, the typical weekly rent of $420 is a little above the national average.
Public transport use is well above the national figure, and the area is very close to the city with a 13-minute drive time. About 17% of people work from home.
The area is quite mobile, with 43% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.9% of the population, though this fell from 28% in 2011.
About 63.5% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in health care, professional services, and retail. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is much higher than in most similar areas.
With 2,767 businesses, this is one of the largest business hubs at this level. The community's overall advantage score is higher than about 68% of other areas.
The area receives 1,109mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Queensland average. Minimum temperatures are also much higher than in most other areas.
The area is very walkable, with 98.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is also within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school.