Bundall

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 41. While the population grew by 17% since 2011 to reach 4,895 people, the number of children under 15 has remained steady at 17.6%.

Bundall is well above the national average for overseas births, with 31.4% of people born outside Australia. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, though Chinese ancestry is also present at 6.4%.

Language diversity has risen since 2011, with 17.8% of people now using a language other than English at home. This is well above the Queensland figure, although it remains well below the national average.

About half the population identifies as Christian, while 38.1% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen significantly by 20 percentage points since 2011.

Residents are highly qualified, with 28.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 67.8% having completed Year 12. Both figures are well above the state and national averages.

Financial advantage is high here, with 29.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. This is well above the national figure, and the typical personal weekly income of $902 is also higher than usual.

The area is much healthier than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 23.3% of people, which is well below the national figure. Only 6.1% of residents report a mental health condition.

Unpaid care for children is slightly more common here than elsewhere at 27.6%. However, the proportion of people who volunteer fell by 4.7 percentage points since 2011 to 12.1%.

There are 81 First Nations people in the area. This group is remarkably successful compared to other areas, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and typical household incomes well above the national figure.

Families with children make up 58% of households, and homes are slightly larger than usual with 2.6 people per home. Fewer people live alone here compared to the state average.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents of $480 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,600, both of which are well above the national figures. Most homes are large, with 83.2% having three or more bedrooms.

The area relies heavily on cars, as only 0.5% of people commute by public transport. This is consistent with the low number of public transport stops per 1,000 people.

Bundall is a very transient community, with 48.7% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16% of the population.

While 64.3% of adults are working or looking for work, the proportion of full-time employees has fallen since 2011. Many residents work in professional or managerial roles, often in health or construction.

The area is among the most advantaged in the region, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. It also hosts a high number of businesses, totalling 2,167.

The local climate is quite wet, with average annual rainfall far above the Queensland average. Maximum temperatures are usually around 26.1 degrees.

Bundall is very walkable, with 83.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' center. Most residents can easily walk to health services, parks, and groceries.