The Gap

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. While the population grew by 7.2% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has remained steady at 21.1%, which is higher than most areas.

About 24.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure that rose 2.2 points since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, with 73.8% of the population born in Australia.

English is the primary language for 87.9% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 10.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 46.7%, which is well above the national figure. This is a significant shift for the area, as the number of non-religious people rose 21 points since 2011.

The community is far more qualified than the state or nation, with 44.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. High school completion is also much higher than most areas, with 78.8% finishing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $2,572, well above the national figure of $1,746. This wealth is reflected in the 40.4% of households earning $3,000 or more each week, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011.

The area is healthier than most, with only 4.4% of people needing help with daily activities, which is lower than the national average. Long-term health conditions affect 28.3% of residents, consistent with the national figure.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, at 21.4%. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, with 34.8% of people caring for children, well above the national average.

First Nations residents make up 1.0% of the population, well below the Queensland average. However, this group is among the highest in the nation for Year 12 completion at 75.5%.

Homes here are typically larger than most, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children, who make up 66.7% of families.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 92.3% of dwellings being separate homes. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere, at only 15.1%, while 38.8% of homes are owned outright.

Working from home is very common, with 29.6% of people doing so, which is far above the national average. Despite this, 45.6% of homes have two motor vehicles, and only 2.3% have none.

The community is relatively stable, with 35.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas fell 9.2 points since 2011 to 8.1%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 67.6%. The workforce is largely professional, with 38.5% in professional roles and 17.2% as managers.

The area ranks among the most advantaged in the region, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is linked to high levels of education and job skills, which also score near the top of the scale.

The local climate is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,251mm. Temperatures are generally milder than the Queensland average.

The area is somewhat walkable, and nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services is far below the state average, with only 27.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk.