Wolffdene - Bahrs Scrub

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 22.2% of the population. This trend is reflected in the high number of de facto relationships, which rose to 17.1% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 22.7% were born overseas, which is about the same as the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87.5% of the community. Only 8.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 49.1%. This figure has risen sharply by 28 percentage points since 2011.

About 57.9% of residents completed Year 12, similar to the national average. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher are far fewer than the national figure, at 15.7%.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,077. Personal incomes have also risen, with the typical person now earning $920 a week.

The area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most similar areas, at 4.8%. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.6% of residents.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 33.1% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering has fallen to 10.9%.

First Nations residents in this area have a much higher typical personal income ($846) and household income ($2,173) than the national average, with a lower unemployment rate of 6.2%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone, at just 13.7%, which is far below the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 95.8% of dwellings. Most are large, with 94.8% having three or more bedrooms, though those owning their home outright are far fewer than the national average.

Car dependence is very high, with 98.4% of homes owning at least one vehicle. Public transport use is low, with only 1.2% of people using it to commute.

The community is very mobile, with 56.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national rate of 40.7%.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work, at 71.2%. Full-time employment is also well above the national figure at 62.8%, with many working in construction and healthcare.

The area has seen huge recent growth, with the population increasing by nearly 40% since 2021. Access to money and resources is higher than in 80% of similar areas.

The region is quite wet, with annual rainfall far above the Queensland average. Minimum temperatures are also much higher than in most other areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While most homes are near a park, few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or schools.