Brookfield - Kenmore Hills

The community is far older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 46 and a much higher proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up 19.3% of the population, which is slightly above the national figure.

Born overseas residents make up 32.5% of the population, which is well above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and South Africa is the third most common birthplace after England.

English is the primary language for 84.5% of the community. About 12.6% of people use another language at home, which is similar to the Queensland average but well below the national figure.

About 41.1% of residents have no religion, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011. This is similar to the state average, while nearly half the population identifies as Christian.

This is a highly qualified area, with 49% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. Additionally, 80.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is much higher than most other areas.

Household incomes are among the highest at this level, with half of all homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,601 is far above the national figure.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. While long-term health conditions are around the middle for its level, reports of mental health conditions are much lower than most areas.

Volunteer rates are among the highest at this level, though they fell since 2011. The area also has a higher rate of people caring for children unpaid and doing housework than the state and national figures.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, and no one speaks a First Nations language. However, First Nations household incomes here are far above the national and state averages.

Families are larger here, with 3.0 people per home—much higher than the national average. This is consistent with a very low number of people living alone and a low rate of one-parent families.

Most homes are separate houses and are very large, with 91.6% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, as 46.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, but 32.8% of people work from home—a figure far above the national average. Public transport use is low, and it can take up to 75 minutes to walk to the nearest stop.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas also fell significantly since 2011.

Professional and managerial roles dominate the workforce. While the unemployment rate is slightly below the national figure, the proportion of full-time employees is also a little lower than average.

The area is ranked at the highest possible level for overall advantage, education, and access to resources. It is one of the most advantaged areas in the region.

The area receives far more rainfall than the Queensland average. It also experiences lower average maximum temperatures than the state average.

The neighbourhood is mostly car-dependent, with very few homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. This is reinforced by a steep average terrain slope of 12.7%.