Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Daisy Hill
9 km²
A high proportion of families and children set Daisy Hill apart from most similar areas. The community has grown by 10% since 2011 and is now a well-off suburb where many residents hold university degrees and earn above the national figure. This is a family-oriented place with large homes, a high number of children, and a strong connection to international backgrounds, with over 32% of people born overseas.
Families are well catered for: 21 schools serve Daisy Hill.
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Children under 15 make up 20.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. While the typical resident is 38, the number of seniors has risen by 5.1 points since 2011 to 14.5%.
This is a diverse community where 32.4% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
The use of another language at home has risen sharply to 19.9% since 2011, which is well above the state average. English remains the main language for 76.5% of residents.
About 39.5% of people report no religion, a figure that has risen by 18 points since 2011. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 48.3%.
Residents are well-qualified, with 67% completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. A bachelor degree or higher is held by 26.2% of adults, an increase of 8.8 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $2,036, which is a little above the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen significantly by 15 points since 2011.
The area is healthier than most, with only 4.1% of people needing help with daily activities. This is a little below both the state and national figures.
Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 32.7% of people providing this support, which is well above the national average.
First Nations residents are noticeably younger than average, with a typical age of 17. They also have a much higher Year 12 completion rate at 60.2% compared to the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Only 16.7% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.
Large homes are the norm, with 90.1% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Detached houses make up 87% of dwellings, and renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state.
Most people rely on cars, as 60.4% drive to work and very few homes have no vehicle. While 17.1% work from home, public transport use has fallen since 2011.
About 40% of residents have moved in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen by 6.7 points since 2011.
A high number of adults are working or looking for work, at 68.2%, which is well above the national figure. Common industries include health care, construction, and education.
The area is generally advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. It also ranks high for access to money and resources.
The area receives much more rainfall than the state average, with 1,200mm annually. Temperatures are slightly lower than the Queensland average.
The suburb is very walkable, with 99.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost all residents live within 10 minutes of public transport.