Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Mansfield
5 km²
A high proportion of residents live in this well-off community called Mansfield, where typical incomes and education levels sit well above the national figure. It is a family-oriented suburb with a much higher share of children under 15 than most similar areas. This family focus is reflected in the housing, which consists almost entirely of large detached homes. The area is also notably diverse, with a significant population born overseas and a strong presence of people using languages other than English at home.
Mansfield's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 26 schools serve Mansfield.
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The community is slightly older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 39. Families with children are common, as the 20.9% of residents under 15 is much higher than in most areas.
Mansfield is far more diverse than the state average, with 34.7% of people born overseas—a figure that has risen since 2011. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is very high, with 33.1% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
About 49% of residents identify as Christian, while 34% have no religion. This share of people with no religion is well below the national figure, though it has risen since 2011.
The area is highly qualified; 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the Australian average. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 71%.
Typical weekly household income is $2,060, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common here, with 26.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.
Residents generally experience better health than those in most similar areas, with lower rates of long-term health and mental health conditions. About 5.1% of people need help with daily activities.
Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 31.7% of people caring for children unpaid—well above the national figure. Volunteering is also more common here than in most other areas.
First Nations people make up 1.8% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the national average and has a Year 12 completion rate far above the Australian figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a very low number of people living alone.
The suburb is dominated by detached houses, making up 94% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 93.6% having three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure.
Public transport is very accessible, with 98.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Around 18.6% of the workforce works from home, which is higher than in most areas.
About 37.2% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 11.7% of the population.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, with a 63.8% rate. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.
The area is rated as having a high level of overall advantage, scoring larger than 70% of similar areas for access to money, resources, and job skills.
Mansfield experiences much higher annual rainfall than the Queensland average. Its typical minimum and maximum temperatures are also higher than in most other areas.
The area is very walkable, with 85.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city walkshed'. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park and public transport.