Bundamba

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar areas, at 6.6%. While the typical resident is 36, the population is slightly younger than the state and national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (16.5%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 83.2% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 9.4%, which is far below the Australian average of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report having no religion (44.9%), a figure that rose 22 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

The community has much lower levels of formal qualifications than most areas, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 47.5%.

Typical family incomes are well below the national figure, and only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 35.6% of people have a long-term health condition, and mental health conditions are among the highest at this level.

While 13% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than most areas, the volunteer rate is much lower than the state and national figures at 10.3%.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face higher unemployment at 18.2% compared to the national figure of 12.3%.

One-parent families make up 23.6% of the community, a figure that is well above the national average of 14.1% and among the highest for similar areas.

Renting is very common here, with 40.5% of households renting, which is much higher than most areas. However, typical weekly rents of $300 are well below the national figure.

The area is well served by public transport, with 57 stops and a much higher number of stops per 1,000 people than the state average. Only 9.1% of people work from home, far below the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.5% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.

The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail trade.

The area is ranked as having low overall advantage, with a score of 2 out of 10, and it sits among the lowest for education and job skills.

The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 28.1 degrees, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Many residents enjoy a walkable neighborhood, with 94.9% living within 15 minutes of a park and 80.9% within 10 minutes of public transport.