Kelvin Grove - Herston

The area is far younger than the national figure, with children under 15 and seniors over 65 both being well below state and national levels. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, and 60.9% of residents have never married.

Overseas birth rates are far above the national figure at 39%, a trend that rose by 6.5 percentage points since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, Chinese, and Scottish.

Language diversity is high, with 30.2% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the Queensland average. English remains the primary language for 64.8%, followed by Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Cantonese.

A majority of residents (52.1%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and rose by 19 percentage points since 2011. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 29.2%.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 47.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. High school completion is also among the highest in the region at 84.2%.

Typical family income is a little above the national figure at $2,321 per week. High earners are common, with 15% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly, which is higher than in most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much lower than in most areas, and the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is also low. However, mental health conditions are a little more common than the national figure.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though it fell by 5.6 percentage points since 2011. Unpaid care for children and housework is well below the state average.

First Nations people make up 1.5% of the population. While the unemployment rate is much higher than in most areas, Year 12 completion is far above the national figure.

Living arrangements are unique, with 30.3% of people living alone—well above the national figure. Households are generally smaller than average, with a typical size of 2.3 people.

Renting is the norm here, with 63% of households renting, far above the national average. Apartments make up 56.3% of homes, and those owned outright are among the lowest in the region.

Public transport use is well above the national figure, and 16.3% of homes have no motor vehicle. Working from home is also more common here than in most areas, at 20.1%.

The population is highly mobile, with 69.4% of residents moving in the last five years—far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the highest at 40.1%.

More adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, though full-time employment is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, professional services, and education.

The area is ranked high for overall advantage and job skills. Population growth since 2021 has been very strong, far exceeding the Queensland average.

Annual rainfall is far above the state average, and average temperatures are slightly lower than the Queensland average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.