Manunda

First Nations people make up 16.5% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical resident is 39, and while the number of children has slightly fallen, there has been a 4.1 point rise in people aged 65 and over since 2011.

People born overseas make up 27.0% of the community, which is well above the Queensland average. This international character has grown since 2011, with English and Australian being the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 20.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, though the proportion of people who speak little or no English fell slightly between 2016 and 2021.

About 41.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 37.7% have no religion. The number of people reporting no religion has risen by 15 points since 2011, although this is still lower than the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 14.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure, though the rate of Year 12 completion rose by 7.6 points since 2011.

The area faces significant financial pressure, as the typical household income of $1,069 a week is far below the national figure. Only 7.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, one of the lowest standings for any similar area.

About 6.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are slightly less common here than in the rest of the state, with mental health being the most reported condition.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than the national average. However, there is a strong military connection, as 5.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than in most areas.

First Nations people are a key part of the community, with 26.5% speaking a First Nations language—far above the national figure. This group faces high unemployment at 22.2% and a typical personal income of $487, which is much lower than most areas.

The community is marked by a very high number of people living alone (43.1%) and one-parent families (30.7%), both of which are far above the national average. Because of this, the typical home has only 2.1 people.

Renting is the dominant tenure here, with 55.1% of households renting, far above the state average. The area is mostly made up of flats or apartments, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $259.

Many residents do not own a car, with 16.2% of homes having no vehicle, which is well above the national figure. Only 8.6% of the workforce works from home, a rate far below the national average.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.8% moving in the last five years. This is partly explained by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 21.0% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 8.7%, which is well above the state and national figures. Most residents work in health care, social assistance, or food and accommodation.

Manunda is among the most disadvantaged areas in the region, ranking in the lowest 10% for overall advantage and access to resources.

The area is very wet and warm, with an average annual rainfall of 2,227mm, far above the Queensland average. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state average.

The area is very walkable, with 99.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Nearly 90% of residents can walk to a school or a park within 15 minutes, though access to health services is much lower than the state average.