Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Kuraby
5 km²
More than half of the people in Kuraby were born overseas, making it a remarkably diverse community. It is a young area where the typical resident is 35, and children under 15 make up 22.9% of the population. These families often live in large, four-bedroom homes, and there is a high proportion of university-educated professionals. This blend of international backgrounds and young families creates a distinctive, high-skilled residential pocket in the Brisbane region.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
22 schools within reach make Kuraby convenient for families.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a high number of children and few seniors. Most residents are married, and those in de facto relationships are far less common than in most other areas.
International heritage is very strong here, with 50.9% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Common ancestries include Chinese, English, Australian, and Indian.
Language diversity is high, and 53.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. English, Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese, and Punjabi are the most common languages spoken.
Religious life is diverse, with Islam and Christianity each representing about 31% of the population. Those with no religion make up 23.2%, which is far below the national average.
Kuraby is highly qualified, with 36.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 74.4% completing Year 12, both far above state and national levels.
Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, and 26.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most areas.
Residents generally report good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both being much lower than in most other areas.
Caring for children is common here, with 31.6% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average.
The First Nations community in Kuraby is small but achieves much higher outcomes in education and income compared to state and national figures.
Homes are typically large, with 3.2 people per household, which is well above the national average. Very few people live alone compared to other areas.
Most residents live in separate houses, and 94% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is a little above the state average, and monthly mortgage payments are also higher than in most areas.
While most people drive to work, 16.7% work from home, and public transport use is higher than in most areas. However, the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than usual.
The community is quite mobile, with 40.2% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the national average.
Professional roles are common, though the unemployment rate of 6.3% is a little above the national figure. Full-time employment has fallen since 2011.
The area is relatively advantaged, scoring in the top 30% for overall advantage, with particularly strong marks for education and job skills.
Kuraby experiences much higher annual rainfall than the Queensland average, while its average temperatures are also higher than most areas.
The suburb is somewhat walkable, with a high percentage of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and public transport.