Brisbane City

The typical resident is just 31, making this area noticeably younger than the state and national figures. It is a place of few children and seniors, but with a high number of people in de facto relationships.

Over half the population were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry, with English, Australian, and Chinese being the most common backgrounds.

Language diversity is very high, with 38.2% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the Queensland figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Nearly half the population (48.6%) report having no religion, which is well above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 20 points since 2011.

The community is highly qualified, with 45.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also very high at 79.6%.

Typical personal and family incomes are higher than most areas. This is reflected in the 17.9% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (18.7%) and very few people needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care and housework are far less common here than in the rest of the state, likely due to the small number of children and larger household sizes.

First Nations residents here have a Year 12 completion rate of 75.5%, which is far above the national figure. However, the unemployment rate for this group is much higher than in most areas.

Living alone is very common, with 41.8% of people in single-person households, far above the national average. Consequently, homes are small, typically holding only 1.8 people.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 92.6% of homes. Renting is the norm for 65.2% of households, with typical weekly rents at $460, well above the state average.

Public transport use is well above the national average, and 38.5% of homes have no motor vehicle. Many people walk to work, with 28.5% doing so.

The area is highly transient, with 74.2% of people moving house in the last five years. This is driven by a very high number of recent overseas arrivals.

More adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, with a strong presence of professionals in technical and food service industries. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is a little above the state figure.

The area is a major business hub with 10,902 businesses and ranks among the most advantaged in the country for education and job skills.

The local climate is warmer and wetter than the Queensland average, with annual rainfall of 1,146mm.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.