Forest Lake - Ellen Grove

The area is younger than most, with the typical resident being 36 and children under 15 making up 20.2% of the population. Conversely, people aged 65 and over are well below the national figure at 12.7%.

A strong international character is evident here, as 39.4% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Vietnamese are the most common ancestries.

Cultural diversity is reflected in the fact that 33.2% of people use another language at home, which is far above the national figure. Vietnamese is the most common non-English language, spoken by 7.7% of residents.

Religious affiliation is lower than in most similar areas, with 35.9% of people reporting no religion. This is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are high, with 67.7% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. About 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Income levels are around the middle for similar areas, with the typical household earning $1,900 a week. This is a little above the national typical figure of $1,746.

Health statistics are consistent with national trends, with 27.7% of people living with a long-term health condition and 9.4% reporting a mental health condition.

Family life is a priority here, with a higher proportion of people caring for children unpaid (29.6%) compared to the national average. Volunteer rates are a little below the national figure at 12.6%.

First Nations residents in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 58.6%, which is far above the national figure. Their typical personal income of $773 is also well above the national average.

Homes here are larger than most, with 2.8 people per household. This helps explain why 61% of families are couples with children and only 18.8% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 94.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Outright ownership is well below the national figure at 23.1%.

Most people rely on cars, though 4.0% commute via public transport, which is higher than in most areas. However, the time it takes to reach the city by transit is much higher than in most areas.

The community is relatively mobile, with 42.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is a little above the national average of 40.7%.

The local workforce is active, with 66.9% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Most common industries include health care, retail, and education.

The area sits around the middle in terms of overall advantage, with a score of 5. It is home to 1,385 businesses, which is more than 73% of similar areas.

The climate is characterized by high rainfall, with an annual average of 1,105mm, far above the Queensland average. Temperatures are a little lower than the state average.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 99.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents are also within a short walk of public transport and schools.