Seventeen Mile Rocks - Sinnamon Park

The community is aging, with a typical resident aged 43 and a growing proportion of seniors, who now make up 19.3% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up a small minority at 0.8%, which is well below the state figure.

This is a diverse area where 34.7% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the Queensland average. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 23.7% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state average and is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.

More than half of residents identify as Christian, while 35.8% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is exceptionally high, with 41.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Furthermore, 76.8% of residents finished Year 12, compared to 58.8% across Australia.

Household incomes are much higher than usual, with 39.1% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,843 is well above the national figure.

A slightly higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to the state average, at 7.5%. About 28.5% of residents live with a long-term health condition.

Volunteer rates are higher than most areas at 17.4%. A larger proportion of people provide unpaid care for children compared to the national figure.

First Nations residents here have a high typical personal income of $816 and a Year 12 completion rate of 54.0%, both of which are far above the national averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. The area has very few one-parent families and far fewer people living alone than the national average.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 94.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 17.1% of households renting.

Working from home is very common, with 25% of the workforce doing so, which is well above the national figure. Most homes have two vehicles, though public transport is accessible with a very short walk to the nearest stop.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

The area has a strong workforce, with more adults working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in health and education.

This is one of the most advantaged areas in the region, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. It is ranked among the top areas for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is warmer and wetter than the state average, with an average annual rainfall of 1,078mm.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also easily reach public transport, health services, and groceries on foot.