Browns Plains

The population is notably young, with children under 15 making up 24.3% of the community, a figure well above the national average. Seniors are much less common here than in most other areas, with only 10.6% aged 65 and over.

Overseas birth is common, with 34.1% of people born abroad, far above the Queensland figure of 22.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high and growing, as 28.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Mandarin, Punjabi, Arabic, and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is varied, with 37.3% of residents reporting no religion and 37.1% identifying as Christian. Islam is also a notable faith here, accounting for 8.4% of the population.

Qualifications are generally lower than in most areas, with only 13.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 51.6% of residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure.

Incomes are lower than the national average, with a typical weekly family income of $1,595. High earners are rare; only 3.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, well below the national figure.

People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas at 7.2%. However, the proportion of people with a long-term health condition is a little below the national average.

Caring for children is a primary activity for many, with 30.4% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 8.6%.

There are 356 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This community is notably young, with a typical age of 21, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%, which is well below the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. One-parent families are very common, making up 22.2% of households, which is well above the national average.

Renters make up 46.1% of the market, far above the national figure. While most homes are separate houses and 92.6% have three or more bedrooms, very few are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, with 69.4% of workers driving to work. Public transport use is low at 2.4%, although the area has a high number of bus routes compared to similar places.

The community is quite mobile, as 45.2% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.7% of the population, though this has fallen since 2011.

The unemployment rate is 8.7%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in healthcare, retail, and construction, with machinery operators and trades being common occupations.

The area everages a low overall advantage score of 2 out of 10, placing it below about 80% of similar areas. Despite this, the population is growing rapidly, rising 14.9% since 2021.

The local climate is characterized by high rainfall, averaging 1,121mm annually, which is far above the Queensland average. Temperatures are also generally higher than in most other areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 85% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Access to parks is nearly universal, with 99.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk.