Mount Gravatt

The typical resident is 35, which is noticeably younger than the Queensland and Australian figures. Seniors make up only 12.4% of the population, a figure that is well below the national average and has fallen since 2011.

People born overseas make up 26.6% of the community, which is well above the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while New Zealand, England, and India are the most frequent overseas birthplaces.

About 21% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the state average that has risen since 2011. English remains the primary language for 74.1% of the population, followed by Mandarin and Greek.

The proportion of people reporting no religion has risen by 19 points since 2011 to 40.2%, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 44.5%.

This is a highly educated area, with 37.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Similarly, Year 12 completion is far above both the state and national figures.

Weekly family incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,463. The area has a high proportion of top earners, with 27.8% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 15 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than in other areas, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the national figure.

A little more than a quarter of the community cares for children unpaid, which is a little above the national average. Volunteering has fallen by 4.9 points since 2011 and now stands at 15.3%.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 26. While the unemployment rate is well above the national figure, Year 12 completion is far above both the state and nation.

About 59% of households are couples with children, and 25.7% of people live alone. The typical home contains 2.5 people, which is consistent with the state and national averages.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 38.7% of households renting. Consequently, the share of homes owned outright is well below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.

Public transport use is well above the national average, supported by a high number of bus routes and stops. Working from home has also become common, rising 16 points since 2011 to 20.1%.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.9% of the population, though this is 15 points lower than it was in 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Professional roles are the most common occupation, and health care and education are the leading industries.

The area is generally advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. It also ranks highly for education and job skills, placing it above 80% of similar areas.

Rainfall is far above the Queensland average, while the average minimum temperature is about the same as the state figure.

This is a very walkable area, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Access to groceries, schools, and public transport is also far above the state average.