Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Durack
4 km²
A short walk to a park, school, or bus stop is a daily reality for most people in Durack. This diverse community has grown by 26% since 2011, becoming a hub where nearly half of all residents speak a language other than English at home. While the area is generally more affordable than the national average, it faces higher unemployment and a typical weekly household income that is well below the Queensland figure. It is a place where many residents are born overseas, creating a distinct multicultural character in Brisbane's suburbs.
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The population is slightly older than the national figure, with a notable 20.6% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national average. De facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.
Born overseas are 47.2% of residents, a figure far above the national average. English and Vietnamese are the most common ancestries, consistent with Vietnam being the most frequent overseas birthplace after Australia.
Nearly half of the community uses a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. This diversity is reflected in the 12.8% of people who speak little or no English, among the highest for its level.
Religious affiliation is high here, with 25.9% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national and state figures. Christianity is the most common faith at 43.0%.
Education levels have risen since 2011, with 19.3% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area is well served by schools, with five local campuses and a high number of enrolments.
Incomes in Durack are typically much lower than most areas; the typical weekly household income is $1,300, which is well below the national figure. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.
People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas, at 8.0%. This is slightly above the national average of 5.8%.
Volunteer rates have fallen since 2011 to 11.1%, which is well below the national figure. Similarly, the proportion of people doing significant unpaid housework is much lower than in most areas.
First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 30. While some speak a First Nations language, household incomes for this group are a little below the state average.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Single-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, and 30.7% of people live alone.
Rental properties are more common here than in most areas, and separate houses are much less frequent than the state average. Typical weekly rent is $350, which is about the same as the national figure.
Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, and 11.0% of homes have no motor vehicle. While 62.5% of people drive to work, the area has a high number of weekly bus departures.
The community is relatively stable, with 37.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is a little below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen slightly since 2011.
Unemployment is among the highest for its level at 8.8%, well above the national figure. The proportion of adults working or looking for work is also much lower than in most areas.
Durack is ranked low for overall advantage, scoring 2 out of 10. This is consistent with the area's lower typical incomes and limited access to money and resources.
The area experiences far more rainfall than the Queensland average. Maximum and minimum temperatures are also much higher than in most other areas.
Daily life is highly walkable, with 99.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 99.2% near a park. This makes it far more walkable than the state average.