Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Clayfield
3 km²
Daily life in Clayfield is defined by easy walking and high achievement, with every single home within a 15-minute stroll of shops, parks, and schools. It is an affluent, highly educated professional hub where the typical resident is 37 and many work from home. The community has a cosmopolitan feel, with more than a quarter of the population born overseas and a high number of people moving in recently. This combination of urban convenience and professional success makes it one of the most advantaged areas in the region.
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The area is a little younger than the state and national typical age of 38. It has a smaller proportion of children and seniors than most areas, while de facto relationships are more common here than the national figure.
Overseas birthplaces are common, with 27.2% of people born abroad, which is well above the Queensland figure. English, Australian, and Irish ancestries are the most frequent.
Language diversity is higher than the state average, as 17.5% of residents use a language other than English at home. This figure has risen since 2011, though very few people speak little or no English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 48.1%, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen by 16 points since 2011 to reach 37.5%.
This is a highly qualified community where 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas.
Earnings are very high, with a typical weekly family income of $2,832, well above the national figure of $2,120. About 22.4% of people earn $2,000 or more each week, which is much higher than most areas.
Residents are generally healthier than average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities or living with long-term health conditions. However, mental health conditions are a little more common than the national figure.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though the rate has fallen since 2011. Fewer people spend significant time on unpaid housework or childcare compared to the state average.
First Nations residents are noticeably older than the state average and have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion. About 22.6% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure.
Living arrangements are distinct, with 38.6% of people living alone, a figure far above the national average. Homes are generally smaller, with only 2.2 people per household.
The housing mix is dominated by flats or apartments, which make up 52% of homes. Renting is much more common than in most areas, and very few homes have three or more bedrooms.
Public transport use is among the highest for its level, and a high number of people work from home. The area is exceptionally connected, with a typical drive time to the city of only 8 minutes.
The population is very mobile, with 52.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common than in most areas.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and full-time employment is more common than the national average. Many residents work as professionals or managers in health, technical, or corporate roles.
Clayfield is one of the most advantaged areas in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills. It is home to 1,149 businesses.
The area receives far more rainfall than the Queensland average and experiences minimum temperatures that are much higher than most other areas.
Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 8.6. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and public transport.