Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Macgregor
3 km²
A short walk to local shops, parks, and bus stops defines daily life in Macgregor. This is a highly diverse and educated community where over half of the residents were born overseas. It is notably younger than the state and national average, with many young adults and large households. This mix of people and the high proportion of university-qualified residents creates a distinct urban character in the heart of Brisbane.
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The typical resident is 34, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 13.4% of the population, a figure well below the national average.
Birthplaces are highly diverse, with 57.7% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese ancestry is the most common, accounting for 35.0% of the population.
Language diversity is very high, with 57.5% of people using another language at home, far above the national average of 22.3%. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 25.0% of residents.
About 41.3% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure and represents a 16 point increase since 2011.
The community is highly qualified, with 35.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 74.6%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,752, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical personal income is $634, which is well below the national average of $805.
Residents generally report good health, with only 20.6% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Participation in unpaid care and volunteering is lower than in most similar areas. For example, 12.4% of people volunteer, which is a little below the national average of 14.1%.
First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but they have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (61.0%) than the national figure of 37.0%.
Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 3.0 people per household, a little above the national figure of 2.5.
Separate houses are very common at 85.5%, and 85.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $430, which is a little above the national average of $375.
Public transport use is very high, with 9.6% of people commuting by it, well above the national figure of 3.1%. Many residents live just one minute's walk from their nearest stop.
The area is quite mobile, with 49.5% of people moving in the last five years, well above the national average of 40.7%.
Unemployment is 8.4%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Full-time employment is also well below the national average at 51.2%.
The area has a strong level of education and job skills, which helps it maintain an overall advantage score slightly above the national average.
Macgregor experiences an average annual rainfall of 1,035mm, which is far above the Queensland average of 379mm.
The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.