Whitfield - Edge Hill

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 19.1% of the population, a figure that has risen by 5.1 points since 2011.

About 22.9% of people were born overseas, which is about the same as the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for 82.3% of the community. While 11.8% of people use another language at home, only 1.0% speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 47.4%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant rise of 20 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area, with 30.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the national average at 63.0%.

Typical personal weekly income is $915, which is a little above the national figure. This is consistent with the high level of qualifications in the area.

Residents here are slightly healthier than average, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to the state and nation.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 18.8% of people giving their time. Many residents have also served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 6.0% of the population, which is a little above the national average. They show strong educational outcomes, with Year 12 completion far above the national figure.

Many people live alone here, with 30.8% of households consisting of one person. One-parent families are also much more common than in most other areas.

Rental properties are common, but 32.3% of homes are owned outright. Typical weekly rents are $325, which is a little below the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, as only 0.6% of the community commutes via public transport. However, working from home has grown significantly since 2011.

The area is quite mobile, with 41.7% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.

A high number of people are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate of 4.2% is lower than the national figure. Many professionals work in health care and social assistance.

The area ranks better than most for education and job skills. Its overall advantage score is slightly above the national average.

The local climate is very wet and warm, with annual rainfall that is far above the Queensland average.

This is a very walkable area where 91.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries. However, access to health services within a short walk is far below the state average.