Calamvale - Stretton

This is a young community where the typical resident is 35, making it noticeably younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 21.4% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average.

The area is far more diverse than most, with 55.9% of people born overseas. Chinese (32.2%), English (14.5%), and Australian (12.5%) are the most common ancestries.

Reflecting its high overseas birth rate, 59.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language at 21.9%.

About 38% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This number has risen 16 points since 2011.

The community is highly qualified, with 37.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 76.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,926, which is a little above the national figure. While typical incomes are higher than most, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more per week is lower than the national average.

Residents here are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 18.5% of people, which is well below the national figure.

A high proportion of people here care for children unpaid (32.0%), which is well above the national average. However, volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 11.3%.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $683 and a Year 12 completion rate of 51.4%, both of which are well above the national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is higher than the national average and is consistent with the high number of couples with children (66.1%).

The area is dominated by large homes, with 97.4% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $420, which is a little above the national figure.

Most people drive to work, though the area has a higher rate of public transport use (5.8%) than the national average. Very few homes have no motor vehicle (2.4%).

The community is quite mobile, with 42.8% of people having moved in the last five years, which is a little above the national average.

Working or looking for work is more common here (65.3%) than across Australia. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, as well as retail trade.

The area is relatively advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. It is also a significant business hub with 2,639 businesses.

The area receives 1,121mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Queensland average. Average temperatures are slightly lower than the state-wide figures.

This is a very walkable area, with 94.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks, schools, and groceries within a 15-minute walk.