Salisbury - Nathan

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national typical age of 38. Children under 15 make up 18.7% of the population, and there are far fewer seniors compared to most other areas.

About 23.8% of residents were born overseas, which is slightly above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

Language diversity is higher than in most areas, with 17.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state figure, though well below the national average.

A large proportion of the community—46.2%—report no religion. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 21 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are very high, with 71.8% of residents having completed Year 12, far above the national figure. This helps explain why the area is ranked in the top 20% for job skills.

Typical incomes are higher than the national average, with 28.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Family income has risen by $903 since 2011.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.4% of residents. However, the number of people needing help with daily activities is around the middle for its level.

Volunteerism is well above the state and national figures at 17.5%, although this has fallen since 2011. A higher than usual number of people also provide unpaid childcare.

First Nations residents in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 51.5%, which is far above the national average. Their typical personal income is also well above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per dwelling. Most households are couples with children, making up 60.9% of the community.

Detached houses are far more common here than across the state, making up 89.7% of all homes. Most of these are large, with 84.6% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a very high number of stops and departures. Additionally, 18.9% of people work from home, a significant rise since 2011.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.9% of residents moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national average.

A high proportion of adults—69.7%—are either working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many work as professionals in health or education.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage and education skills. Population growth has been much higher than most areas since 2021.

Annual rainfall is far above the Queensland average. Minimum temperatures are also much higher than in most other areas.

This is a very walkable community, with 97.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Access to health services and parks is also far above the state average.