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Algester
4 km²
More people have called Algester home since 2011, with the population growing by 9.2% to 9,020 residents. This is a young community where children under 15 make up 21.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average. It is an exceptionally multicultural area, with 41% of people born overseas and many others using a language other than English at home. These diverse roots and a high proportion of families create a neighborhood of large, mostly detached homes.
Algester has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 21.7% of the population, a figure that rose 2.6 points since 2011 and is much higher than most areas.
Born overseas, 41% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the national figure. China, New Zealand, and India are the most common birthplaces outside of Australia.
Language diversity is high, with 36.2% of people using another language at home, a figure that rose 14 points since 2011. This is far above the state average, and about 6.3% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is diverse, though 36.1% of residents report no religion, which is a little below the national figure. Christianity is the most common faith at 42%.
Education levels are high, as 65.9% of residents finished Year 12, well above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, an increase of 8.6 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,716, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the national average.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 25.4% of residents, which is a little below the national figure. About 7.5% of people have a mental health condition.
Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 31.3% of people providing this support, well above the national figure. However, the proportion of volunteers fell 3.4 points since 2011 to 11.2%.
First Nations residents are noticeably younger than those in other areas, with a typical age of 20. Year 12 completion for this group is far above the national figure at 56.1%.
Homes in Algester are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 60.5% of households are couples with children, while only 18.2% of people live alone.
Most homes are large, with 93.6% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Detached houses make up 80.8% of the market, and typical weekly rent is $395, which is a little above the state average.
While 62.1% of people drive to work, the area is quite connected; 4.6% commute via public transport, which is much higher than most areas. Most homes have two vehicles, and only 3.6% have none.
The community is quite mobile, with 43% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.5% of the population, though this fell nearly 10 points since 2011.
About 63.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
The area's population has grown by 11.7% since 2021, which is much higher than the state average. There are 704 businesses operating in the area.
The area receives 1,090mm of annual rainfall, far above the Queensland average. Maximum and minimum temperatures are also much higher than most areas in the state.
Algester is very walkable, with a score of 6.3. Residents have excellent access to a park, a school, and public transport, all of which are within a 15-minute walk for nearly every home.