Chelmer - Graceville

Families with children are common here, as 22.5% of the population are under 15, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 40, and while the population grew by 20% since 2011, the proportion of people in de facto relationships is much lower than in most other areas.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 24.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen by 5.2 percentage points since 2011, though this is still well below the Australian average.

English is the main language for 84.7% of the community. While the number of people using another language at home rose to 12.5% since 2011, very few residents speak little or no English.

About 42.1% of people report no religion, a figure that rose 17 percentage points since 2011. This is well above the national average, while roughly half of the population identifies as Christian.

This is a highly qualified area where 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, far above the state and national figures. This educational achievement is consistent with the high rate of Year 12 completion, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Typical weekly family income is $3,665, which is far above the national figure of $2,120. Nearly 30% of individuals earn $2,000 or more a week, and typical personal incomes have risen by $380 since 2011.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a lower proportion of people reporting long-term health conditions compared to most areas. Only 4.7% of the population need help with daily activities.

Community engagement is high, with 22.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of people providing unpaid childcare and housework than in other areas.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 34 people. This group is noticeably older than the state average and has very high Year 12 completion rates and incomes.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is driven by a high proportion of couples with children (71.3%) and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to most areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.5% of homes being detached. While many residents own their homes outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,800, which is far above the state average.

Working from home is very common, with 33.1% of people doing so—far above the national figure. While car use remains dominant, the area is well-served by public transport and is just 11 minutes from the city by car.

The community is relatively mobile, with 41.9% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.7% of the population, though this is a slight decrease since 2011.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, and the rate of adults working or looking for work is much higher than in most similar areas. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is ranked as having the highest level of overall advantage, including maximum scores for access to resources and job skills. However, recent population growth has been much lower than across Queensland.

The area receives a high amount of rainfall, far above the state average. Temperatures are generally mild, though the average maximum is slightly lower than the Queensland average.

Chelmer - Graceville is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport. This provides residents with far better access to local amenities than is typical across the state.