Ormeau (East) - Stapylton

The community is very young, with children under 15 making up 26.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas, at only 9.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 23.1% were born overseas, which is about the same as the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, with 87.7% of people using it only. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Nearly half of the population (47.1%) report having no religion, which is well above the national and state averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.3%.

The area has a lower rate of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (14.0%) compared to the national figure. However, school enrolments are high, with 2,955 students attending four local schools.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household earning $1,970. Personal incomes are also slightly higher than the national average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 9.9% of residents, which is a little above the national average. Most people here (64.7%) report having no long-term health conditions.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 37.0% of people caring for children—a rate far above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

There are 361 First Nations people in the area. This group has a typical personal income of $711 and a Year 12 completion rate of 47.3%, both of which are well above national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with a typical 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children (65.3%) and the very low number of people living alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses (92.2%), and 84.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, at 38.1%.

Cars are essential here, as only 0.8% of people commute by public transport. Very few homes (2.2%) are without a motor vehicle, and the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas.

The population is highly mobile, with 53.9% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far above the national average.

Employment rates are strong, with 69.0% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is also much higher here than in most similar areas.

The area has seen significant growth, with the population increasing by 10.8% since 2021. It is home to 1,381 businesses and generally has good access to money and resources.

The area receives a high amount of rainfall, averaging 1,187mm annually, which is far above the Queensland average.

While many homes are within a short walk of a park or school, few are within 15 minutes of groceries or health services. The overall walkability is slightly lower than the state average.