Pallara - Willawong

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 31 and a children's population that is well above the national figure. Seniors are far less common here than in the rest of Queensland, making up only 5.2% of the population.

A strong international presence defines the area, as 51.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. India, New Zealand, and Vietnam are common birthplaces, alongside English and Australian ancestry.

More than half of the population (53.6%) uses a language other than English at home, which is far above the state and national figures. This diversity is reflected in the common use of Vietnamese, Punjabi, and Mandarin.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most similar areas, with only 27.3% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure. Hinduism is a significant faith for 14% of the community.

The area is highly qualified, with 37.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than usual at 77.2%.

Household incomes are significantly higher than most areas, with 30.3% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,385 is well above the national figure.

Residents report very good health, with long-term health conditions (16.3%) and mental health conditions (4.9%) appearing far below state and national levels. Only 2.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Caring for children is a primary activity here, with 38.8% of people doing so unpaid, which is far above the national average. However, the volunteer rate of 10.7% is well below the national figure.

First Nations people make up 1.5% of the population. This group sees much higher typical personal and household incomes compared to the national figures, and Year 12 completion is far above the national average.

The suburb is dominated by families, with 71.6% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with a typical 3.2 people per home.

Almost all residents (95.5%) live in separate houses, and 97.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Many are paying off mortgages, with a typical monthly payment of $2,100.

Cars are essential, as 98.9% of homes have at least one motor vehicle and 62.3% of people drive to work. Only 3.4% of the population commutes using public transport.

The population is highly mobile, with 69.5% of residents moving into the area within the last five years, a rate far above the national figure.

A high proportion of adults (75.6%) are working or looking for work, and full-time employment is well above the national average. Many residents work as professionals or in health care and social assistance.

The area is very prosperous, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage. It has a high concentration of businesses and has seen population growth far above the state average since 2021.

The area receives high annual rainfall of 1,136mm, which is far above the Queensland average. Temperatures are a little below the state average for both minimums and maximums.

The suburb is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While 90.5% of homes are near a park, there is no access to health services within a 15-minute walk.