Pacific Pines - Gaven

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, though the typical age has risen since 2011. It is home to 18,308 people, with 23% being children under 15, which is well above the national average.

Birthplace diversity is high, with 31.7% of residents born overseas, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, while New Zealand is the most frequent overseas birth country.

About 16.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the Queensland average. This has risen by 5.3 points since 2011, though very few residents speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 46.6%. This is well above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 21 points since 2011.

The community is well-educated, with 61.2% of residents having completed Year 12, which is above the national average. This has risen by 10 points since 2011, while about 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,086 per week. This has risen by $454 since 2011, and 23.3% of households now earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 24.5% of people, which is well below the national average. Only 4.8% of people need help with daily activities.

There is a high level of unpaid childcare here, with 34% of people caring for children, well above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas at 10.7%.

First Nations residents in the area are generally younger and earn a higher typical personal income ($707) compared to the state and national averages. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 53.7%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household and very few people living alone. Roughly 65% of households consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 97.5% having three or more bedrooms. Rent is much higher than the national figure at $470 per week, and only 18.5% of homes are owned outright.

Car dependency is very high, with only 1.1% of homes lacking a motor vehicle. Very few people use public transport to commute, and the typical drive time to the city is 40 minutes.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.9% of residents moving in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen sharply since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas, at 71.4%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.

The area has strong access to money and resources, ranking in the top 10% of similar areas. It is also home to 1,446 businesses, which is more than about 75% of comparable places.

The area experiences very high annual rainfall compared to the state average. Its average maximum temperature of 26.1 degrees is also much higher than in most other areas.

While almost all homes are within a short walk of a park, the area is less walkable for daily needs. Access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.