Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Grange
2 km²
A typical household income of $3,243 a week sets Grange apart as one of the most affluent areas in the region. It is a highly educated, professional community with a strong presence of young families and children. This is reflected in the large average household size and the high proportion of residents with university degrees. Situated in Brisbane, the area combines high economic advantage with a very walkable, suburban feel.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
35 schools within reach make Grange convenient for families.
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Grange is a young community where the typical resident is 37 and children under 15 make up 24.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over represent only 9.2% of residents, a figure well below the state and national averages.
The area is predominantly Australian born, with 81.0% born here and only 17.1% born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 90.4% of the community. Only 7.9% of people use another language at home, and very few residents—just 0.5%—speak little or no English, which is much lower than most other areas.
People with no religion make up 42.6% of the population, a figure that has risen by 18 points since 2011. This is well above the national average, though 51.7% of residents still identify as Christian.
The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 49.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 84.7%.
Grange is an affluent area where 50.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the state average of 20.2%. Personal incomes are also high, with 31.7% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.
Residents enjoy good health, with only 2.5% needing help with daily activities and 22.8% reporting a long-term health condition, both of which are well below national figures.
Volunteering is common here, with 20.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. A high proportion of residents—37.1%—also provide unpaid care for children.
The First Nations community is small, with 46 people. This group is noticeably older than the state average and has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 85.7%.
Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.9 people per home, and 72.9% of households consist of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the national average.
Most people live in separate houses, and 80.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. The area is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $460 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $2,600.
Work-from-home habits are very common, with 29.8% of people working from home, far above the national figure. Public transport use is also higher than most areas, with 5.1% commuting by transit.
The population is relatively mobile, with 41.1% of residents having moved in the last five years. However, recent overseas arrivals have fallen by 11 points since 2011.
The workforce is highly active, with 76.3% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is very low at 3.2%, and many residents work as professionals or managers.
Grange is ranked among the most advantaged areas in the country, receiving a maximum score of 10 for overall advantage, as well as for access to resources and job skills.
The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than the state average, with 1,232mm recorded annually.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and health services. Most residents can also reach groceries and public transport within a short walk.