Highgate Hill

The typical resident is 37, and the area has a low proportion of children and seniors compared to most other areas. De facto relationships are much more common here than across Australia, and the population grew by 9.4% between 2011 and 2021.

A third of residents were born overseas, which is far above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, reflecting a diverse international background.

About 25.2% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the state average. While English is most common, Greek and Mandarin are the most spoken other languages.

More than half of the community report having no religion, a figure far above the national average that has risen by 16 points since 2011.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with nearly half of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 79.6% of residents have completed Year 12.

Earnings are high here, with a typical family income of $2,651 a week, which is well above the national figure. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While fewer people here need help with daily activities compared to most areas, there is a higher rate of mental health conditions than the national average.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most other areas, though far fewer residents spend time on unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state average.

The First Nations community is small, though those who are present tend to be far older and have higher Year 12 completion rates than the national average.

The area is characterised by smaller households, with 31.6% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure.

Renters make up nearly half of all homes, far above the state average, and flats or apartments are the most common dwelling type. Monthly mortgage payments are also much higher than in most other areas.

Working from home is very common at 24.1%, and more people here live without a car than in most other areas. The area's proximity to the city means a typical drive takes only 6 minutes.

The community is highly mobile, with 53.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far above the national average.

A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work, and the workforce is dominated by professionals and managers in health, education, and technical fields.

The area is ranked in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills, and it has seen population growth that is well above the state average.

Highgate Hill experiences much higher annual rainfall than the Queensland average, with typical maximum temperatures slightly lower than the state figure.

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