Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
East Brisbane
2 km²
A short drive to the city defines East Brisbane, where a high proportion of flats and apartments create a dense, urban feel. This is a notably young community, with a typical resident aged just 33 and a high number of people in de facto relationships. It is a well-qualified and affluent area, where nearly 45% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. The neighbourhood is highly mobile, with many residents arriving from overseas or moving in recently.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The typical resident is 33, making the area noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. It has among the lowest proportions of children and seniors, while de facto relationships are well above the state average.
People born overseas make up 30% of the population, which is well above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
About 19.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the state average. Mandarin and Italian are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Nearly half of the population (48.9%) report no religion, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 22 percentage points since 2011.
The area is far more qualified than most, with 44.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average of 26.3%.
Incomes are well above the national average, with the typical family earning $2,700 a week. About 29% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most areas.
While the area has among the lowest rates of people needing help with daily activities, it has a higher rate of mental health conditions than most areas.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though the rates of people providing unpaid childcare or housework are among the lowest at this level.
First Nations residents in this area are noticeably older than those in the state or nation. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure.
Homes here are smaller than usual, with just 2.2 people per home. About 32.1% of people live alone, which is much higher than in most other areas.
Renting is very common, with 56.3% of households renting, far above the national average. Over half of all homes are flats or apartments, and only 17.6% are owned outright.
Public transport use for commuting is among the highest at this level, and 12.4% of homes have no car. Working from home is also more common than the national average.
The area is highly transitional, with 58.1% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also far more common than in the rest of the state.
A high proportion of adults (72.1%) are working or looking for work. Professional roles are the most common, with 36.6% of the workforce in these occupations.
The area is rated as having a very high overall advantage, largely driven by the exceptional level of education and job skills among residents.
The area experiences annual rainfall of 1,102mm, which is far above the Queensland average. Maximum temperatures are slightly lower than the state figure.
Described as a walker's paradise, 99.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and public transport.