Rochedale - Burbank

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 34 and 24.1% of the population being children under 15. This youthfulness is reflected in the low number of seniors, who make up only 8.8% of residents.

More than half of the population (50.9%) were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese and Indian ancestries are common, with Chinese ancestry accounting for 31.7% of residents.

Language diversity is high, with 52.6% of people using a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most common second language, spoken by 22.4% of the community.

About 40.4% of residents report having no religion, which is similar to the Queensland average. This figure has risen significantly by 25 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 47.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This educational success is mirrored in the schools, where 82.2% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $2,614, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. High earners are common, with 18.7% of people earning $2,000 or more each week.

Residents enjoy very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 15.9% of people, which is far below the national figure. Only 2.6% of people need help with daily activities.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, as 38.2% of people provide unpaid childcare, well above the national rate. Volunteers make up 14.2% of the population.

There are 79 First Nations people in the area. While the unemployment rate for this group is high at 23.7%, Year 12 completion is much higher than the national average at 61.4%.

Homes are typically large, with 3.3 people per household. This is well above the national average and is consistent with the high number of couples with children (73.3%).

The landscape is dominated by large family homes, as 96.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. However, housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents reaching $600.

Most people rely on cars, with 51% of homes having two vehicles. Despite this, 19.7% of the workforce works from home, and 5% use public transport to commute.

The area is highly mobile, with 55.3% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals account for 15.6% of the population.

Professional and managerial roles are common, with 34.8% of workers in professional occupations. More adults are working or looking for work (71.1%) compared to the national average.

The area ranks at the highest level for overall advantage, with a score of 1,118. This is supported by a high number of businesses (1,773) and strong population growth.

The area receives significantly more rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,127mm annually. Minimum temperatures are around the state average at 15.6 degrees.

While 90.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is only somewhat walkable overall. Access to health services by foot is far below the state average.