Ipswich - East

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar areas, at 6.1%. While the typical resident is 39 years old, the population is ageing slightly, with the share of seniors rising to 18.3% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (12.9%) than the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.2% of the community. The share of people using another language at home is far below the national average at just 5.4%.

A large number of residents report no religion (43.9%), a figure that has risen by 23 points since 2011. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 13.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has risen to 47.9%, though this remains far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly household income sitting at $1,274. This is well below the Queensland average of $1,675.

Health challenges are common here, with long-term health conditions affecting 39% of people. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and the rate of mental health conditions is also among the highest for this level.

The area has a higher rate of unpaid carers (13.6%) and a much higher share of former Defence Force members (5.2%) than most similar areas. However, volunteering has fallen to 11.7% since 2011.

The community includes 1,089 First Nations people, though they face significant hardship with an unemployment rate of 16.8%, which is well above the national figure.

One-parent families are very common here, making up 24.3% of households, which is far above the national average. Additionally, 32.8% of people live alone.

Renting is much more common than in most areas, with 39.1% of households renting. While detached houses are the norm, typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $290.

Public transport infrastructure is strong, with 98 stops in the area. Despite this, 11% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than the state average.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.4% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011.

The unemployment rate is 8.0%, which is higher than both the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.

Overall advantage and access to resources are very low, with the area ranking in the bottom 20% of similar places.

The area experiences an average annual rainfall of 961mm, which is far above the Queensland average. Maximum temperatures are generally higher than in most similar areas.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 96.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost all residents can reach a park or grocery store within 15 minutes on foot.