Kenmore

The area is notably young and family-centric, with children under 15 making up 22.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 40 years old, and the population has grown to 9,438 people.

There is a strong international presence here, as 32.8% of residents were born overseas, far above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Chinese.

Language diversity has increased, with 18.6% of people using a language other than English at home, up 5.0 points since 2011. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

The community is increasingly secular; 44.2% of residents report having no religion, a rise of 17 points since 2011. Christianity remains the largest religious group at 45.5%.

Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 49.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is reflected in the schools, which have an average school advantage score among the highest for similar areas.

Weekly family incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical figure of $2,912. Nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a significant increase from 20.1% in 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with only 4.1% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are reported at 26.7%, which is around the middle for similar areas.

Civic engagement is high, as 21.7% of people volunteer, which is well above the national figure. This high level of participation extends to unpaid care, with 36.5% of people caring for children.

First Nations people make up 0.7% of the population. This small group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 26 and a very high Year 12 completion rate of 86.4%.

Homes are typically larger and more crowded than in most areas, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Most families are couples with children, making up 67% of households.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 96.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than elsewhere in the state, at only 16.7%.

Working from home is very common, with 29.1% of people doing so, which is far above the Queensland average. The area is well-served by buses, and almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The community is relatively stable, with 39.6% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is a little below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas fell to 11.2% from 21.9% in 2011.

Professional roles are common, with 40.3% of workers in professional occupations. A high percentage of the population is working or looking for work, at 68.0%.

Kenmore is ranked among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by high job skills and a strong level of access to money and resources.

The area experiences high rainfall, averaging 1,165mm annually, which is far above the Queensland figure. Temperatures are slightly lower than the state average.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 97.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach a park or school within 15 minutes on foot.