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Wooloowin - Lutwyche
3 km²
Life in Wooloowin - Lutwyche is defined by a high-density, urban lifestyle where almost every home is within a short walk of shops, parks and transport. This is a young, well-educated community with a typical resident aged 34, and it has grown by 26% since 2011. Many residents are young professionals who work from home or commute into the city, contributing to a high-income area with a strong presence of apartments and rentals. It is a highly accessible hub where convenience and city proximity shape the daily routine.
Wooloowin - Lutwyche's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 34 and far fewer children and seniors than most places. Since 2011, the population has grown by 26% to 11,025 people, and there are far more people in de facto relationships here than in other similar areas.
About 26.1% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the Queensland figure. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there is a diverse mix of backgrounds, including significant numbers from Ireland, Scotland and Germany.
Around 16.5% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011 and is well above the state average. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English has fallen to 1.4%.
A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 44.5%, which is well above the national figure. This has been a significant trend, with the number of people reporting no religion rising by 20 points since 2011.
This is a highly qualified community where 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 78.8%.
Incomes are high, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,105 and a typical family income of $2,839. About 29.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure.
While the rate of long-term health conditions is lower than most areas, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions at 11.5%. About 5% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average.
Residents are less likely to provide unpaid care for children or do heavy housework compared to most areas. Volunteering is around the middle for its level at 15.6%, though this has fallen by 5.2 points since 2011.
The First Nations community here is older than in most areas, with a typical age of 28. It is also far more likely to have completed Year 12 (62.5%) and have a higher personal income than the national First Nations average.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, which at 33.5% is well above the national figure.
The area is dominated by flats or apartments, with over half of all homes being units. Renting is very common at 52.7%, and the proportion of homes owned outright is far below the national figure.
This is a highly connected hub with 55 public transport stops and a very short 2-minute walk to the nearest stop. Working from home is common for 23.2% of residents, and 11.9% commute by public transport, which is among the highest for its level.
The community is very transient, with 55.5% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a large portion of the population at 23.5%.
A high percentage of adults are working or looking for work, and 62.2% are employed full-time. Many residents work in professional, managerial or health care roles.
The area ranks in the top 10% for overall advantage and education and job skills. This high standing is reflected in the strong professional workforce and high levels of qualification.
The area receives far more rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,172mm annually. Temperatures are generally milder than the state average.
This is a walker's paradise, where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks and groceries. It is far more walkable than most of Queensland, with a high density of amenities nearby.
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