Newstead - Bowen Hills

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with only 5.7% of people being children under 15. It is largely made up of young adults aged 25 to 44, and a high 25% of residents are in de facto relationships.

Overseas birth is more common here than across Australia, with 32.2% of people born abroad. English, Australian, and Irish are the most frequent ancestries reported.

More people use a language other than English at home here than in the rest of Queensland, reaching 18.0%. However, this is still well below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents—52.7%—report no religion, a figure far above the national average. This has risen by 21 points since 2011.

Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 49.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly personal incomes are far above the national figure at $1,405. This wealth is reflected in the 30.6% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most other areas.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with far fewer people needing help with daily activities. However, mental health conditions are a little more common here than in the rest of the state.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is far below the national average. Volunteering has also fallen, with 12.7% of people volunteering compared to 20.4% in 2011.

First Nations residents in this area are noticeably older than those in the state or nation. They also have far higher Year 12 completion rates at 75.4%.

Living alone is very common, with 43.6% of people in single-person homes. Because of this, the average of 1.7 people per home is well below the national figure.

The area is dominated by flats or apartments, which make up 94.4% of homes. Renting is the primary tenure at 68.6%, and the typical weekly rent of $450 is a little above the national average.

Public transport use is well above the national average, and 26.1% of people work from home. This mobility is supported by the fact that 16.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

This is a highly transient community, with 75.7% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a large share at 27.3%.

The workforce is highly active, with 77.7% of adults working or looking for work. Most are employed full-time in professional and technical roles.

The area is ranked as having the highest possible overall advantage score, which is driven by its exceptional levels of education and job skills.

Rainfall is far above the Queensland average, while minimum temperatures are about the same as the state figure.

This is a walker's paradise where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport.