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Sherwood
2 km²
Far more residents hold university degrees here than in the rest of the state, making Sherwood a highly qualified and affluent community. It is a professional hub where nearly half of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which helps explain the area's high typical incomes. The neighbourhood is changing quickly, with a population that grew 23% since 2011 and a high number of people moving in recently. Its location offers a rare blend of high-paying professional work and a walkable, urban lifestyle.
Sherwood's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 38 years old, which is about the same as the national figure. The population is growing and aging slightly, with the proportion of seniors rising 5.0 points since 2011 to reach 15.9%.
About 25.8% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the Queensland average. English is the most common ancestry at 40.0%, followed by Australian at 32.1%.
English is used in 82.8% of homes, though the number of people using another language rose 4.9 points since 2011. Very few residents speak little or no English, at just 1.5%.
A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 44.3% of the population. This is well above the national figure and represents a 21 point increase since 2011.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 47.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This trend is reflected in school completion, with 79.5% of residents finishing Year 12.
The area is wealthy, with a typical family income of $2,923 a week, which is well above the national typical figure of $2,120. Roughly 32.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, much higher than most other areas.
Residents generally enjoy good health, as those needing help with daily activities are much lower than in most areas. Only 25.7% report a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 19.8% of people pitching in, despite a 6.5 point drop since 2011. Around 27.8% of people provide unpaid care for children.
First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 34. They also show higher educational attainment, with 53.1% completing Year 12.
The community has a high number of people living alone at 30.6%, well above the national figure. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.
Housing is more diverse than the state average, with flats and apartments making up 30.3% of homes. Rents are higher than usual at a typical $395 a week, and monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average.
Working from home is very popular here, with 27.9% of people doing so, far above the national figure. The area is well-connected, with a short 13 minute drive to the city.
The neighbourhood is highly mobile, as 51.1% of people moved house in the last five years. This is far above the national average.
Employment is strong, with 68.6% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 39.0%.
The area ranks as highly advantaged, scoring a 9 out of 10 overall compared to all other areas. Its score for education and job skills is the highest possible at 10.
The local climate is wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall far above the Queensland figure. Maximum temperatures are typically a little below the state average.
Described as a walker's paradise, almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. This makes the area far more walkable than the state average.