Alderley

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 35 and a very low proportion of seniors at 9.7%. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, making up 15.3% of the population.

About 20% of residents were born overseas, which is a little below the Queensland figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though 19.9% of the community has roots outside Australia.

English is the main language for 86.3% of people. While 10.7% use another language at home, very few people—just 0.8%—speak little or no English, which is lower than most areas.

The community has a strong trend toward secularism, with 46.9% reporting no religion. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 20 points since 2011.

Education levels are far above the state and national figures, with 47.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of qualification is reflected in the local workforce, where professionals make up 38.7% of jobs.

Incomes are among the highest in the region, with a typical family earning $3,122 a week. This is well above the national figure, and 24.5% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents generally report better health than most, with only 3.2% needing help with daily activities. However, 10.5% of people have a mental health condition, which is higher than most areas.

Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, with 18.6% of people pitching in. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members at 4.3%.

First Nations people in the area have a much higher typical personal income of $1,016 and a Year 12 completion rate of 83.6%, which is far above the state average.

Family sizes are typical for the region, with 2.4 people per home. One-parent families are much less common here, making up only 9.9% of households.

Renters are much more common here than in most areas, accounting for 40.3% of homes. Because of this, and a low rate of outright ownership, home-loan payments are well above the national figure at $2,200 a month.

The area is a hub for commuters, with a very high number of public transport stops and 24.5% of people working from home. Only 7.3% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is quite mobile, with 47.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.3% of the population.

Working or looking for work is very common here, at 76.8%, which is far above the national figure. Unemployment is low at 3.9%.

The area is ranked as having very high overall advantage, sitting in the top 10% of all areas. This is driven by exceptional job skills and strong access to resources.

Alderley sees much higher rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,206mm annually. Temperatures are generally milder than the state average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.3. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and almost all are within 10 minutes of public transport.