Benowa

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21% of the population, a figure that has risen by 4.5 points since 2011.

Born overseas, 36.6% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, with Chinese ancestry also representing nearly 10% of the community.

Language diversity is high here, with 24.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This figure has risen by 8.3 points since 2011, and Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 38.5% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This represents a significant shift in the community, as the number of people with no religion rose by 20 points since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with 29.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 9.8 points since 2011.

Typical household weekly incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,918. High earners are common, with 26.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure that rose 12 points since 2011.

Residents generally report good health, as those with long-term health conditions (23.5%) and mental health conditions (5.4%) are both well below the national average.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, involving 28.4% of people. However, the rate of volunteering has fallen by 3.2 points since 2011 to 13.1%.

First Nations people in Benowa are far older than the national typical age, at 36 years. They also have a higher Year 12 completion rate (54%) and higher typical personal incomes than those in the wider state.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 61.1% of households are couples with children, while those living alone are much fewer than in most other areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 39.6% of homes owned outright. While separate houses are less common than in most areas, those who rent pay a typical weekly rent of $580, which is well above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, as only 0.8% of residents commute by public transport. This is reflected in the low number of public transport stops per 1,000 people, which is far below the state average.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 48.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average and is a rise of 5.3 points since 2011.

Full-time employment is much lower than the national average at 51.9%. Many residents work in health care, retail, or accommodation and food services, and 17.3% work from home.

Benowa is a high-advantage area, ranking in the top 20% for access to money and resources. It is also home to a high number of businesses, with 1,614 operating in the area.

The area experiences far higher annual rainfall than the Queensland average, receiving 1,469mm. It is also warmer than the state average for both minimum and maximum temperatures.

The neighborhood is somewhat walkable, with 95.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Residents also have very good access to groceries, with 77.4% within a 15-minute walk.