Raceview

The community is younger than usual, with a typical age of 36 and a high number of children. First Nations people make up 5.7% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than both the state and national figures.

English is the dominant language here, with only 5.6% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national average.

About 41.4% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 22 points since 2011 and is now slightly above the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,563, which is a little below the national figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is also much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, with a much higher rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to the rest of the country.

The area has a very high rate of people providing unpaid care, including 31.0% who care for children. It also has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most areas.

The First Nations community in Raceview is among the largest for its level and is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 18.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. There is also a higher share of one-parent families compared to most other areas.

Large homes are the norm, with 87.9% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Renting is also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most people rely on cars for work, as only 1.2% use public transport, which is lower than the national figure. Working from home is also far less common than across Australia.

About 41.6% of residents moved in the last five years. The number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen significantly since 2011.

More people are employed full-time here than in most areas, though the unemployment rate of 6.0% is much higher than in most similar communities.

Raceview is ranked as having lower overall advantage and fewer job skills than about 70% to 80% of similar areas.

The area receives far more annual rainfall than the Queensland average, though its maximum temperatures are slightly lower than the state figure.

This is a very walkable area, with nearly all homes within a short walk of a park or school, and 89.6% within 15 minutes of groceries.