Parkhurst - Kawana

The population is much younger than most areas, with 21.9% of people being children under 15. First Nations people make up 7.9% of the community, a figure that rose since 2011 and is well above the national average of 3.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 82.4% born here. Only 10.1% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 86% of the community. Only 6.7% of people use another language at home, a figure well below the Queensland average.

Half of the residents identify as Christian, while 38.5% report no religion. This last group has grown significantly, rising 20 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 13.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion rose to 48.8% since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,626, which is about the same as the national figure. Higher earners are becoming more common, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising 12 points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 8% of people needing help with daily activities and 10.9% reporting a mental health condition.

Unpaid childcare is common, with 29.1% of people caring for children, which is higher than the national figure. However, volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 12.5%.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 20. Year 12 completion is 47.7%, which is far above the national figure for First Nations people.

Homes are often larger, with 2.6 people per house. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 19.4% of households.

Detached houses are the norm for 89.2% of residents, and 86% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $280.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, as 71.3% of people drive to work and there are zero public transport stops. Very few people work from home, at just 3.9%.

The community is relatively mobile, with 41.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.1% of the population, though this is a sharp drop from 2011.

Full-time employment is much higher than the national average at 62.8%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

Overall advantage is low compared to other areas, ranking 3 out of 10. Despite this, the population has grown by 8.2% since 2021.

The area is warmer than the Queensland average, with an average minimum temperature of 17.9 degrees. Annual rainfall is 601mm, which is well above the state figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 3.1. While 88.8% of homes are near a park, very few are within a 15-minute walk of health services.