Taringa

The community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 33 and children under 15 making up 13.2% of the population. While it has grown since 2011, the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people remains very low at 0.8%.

People born overseas make up 35.0% of the population, which is far above the Queensland figure. English, Australian, Irish, Scottish and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

About 25.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011 and sits well above the national average. Mandarin is the most common second language.

Nearly half of the population (47.6%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 15 percentage points since 2011.

Taringa is among the most qualified areas in the country, with 54.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This far exceeds the national figure of 26.3%.

Household incomes are high, with 25.6% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $2,479 is a little above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthy, with a much lower rate of people needing help with daily activities (3.0%) than most areas. However, 10.8% of people report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.4% of people giving their time, which is well above the state average. Conversely, rates of people providing unpaid childcare or housework are much lower than in most areas.

There are 70 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group has very high Year 12 completion rates (75.4%) and a typical personal income that is well above the national figure.

Homes are typically small, with just 2.2 people per household. About 31.8% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 63.9% of homes, while detached houses are far less common than across Queensland. Renting is very popular, with 47.9% of households renting their home.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Working from home is also very common, with 27.3% of people doing so, far above the national figure.

The area is very mobile, with 63.4% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 26.1% of the population, though this is lower than it was in 2011.

A high proportion of residents (71.3%) are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Most people work as professionals or in education, health and technical fields.

Taringa is one of the most advantaged areas in the region, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. It is particularly noted for having the highest possible score for education and job skills.

The area receives an average annual rainfall of 1,144mm, which is far above the Queensland average. Temperatures are generally mild, with an average maximum of 27.3 degrees.

Taringa is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, parks and public transport.