Underwood

This is a young area where the typical resident is 34, noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 22.8% of the population, which is well above the Australian average of 18.2%, while seniors aged 65 and over are much less common at 10.1%.

The community is very diverse, with 45.3% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Chinese, and Indian.

Reflecting its heritage, 45.5% of people use another language at home, which is far above the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin, Punjabi, Cantonese, and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is varied, with 34.2% identifying as Christian and 15.6% as Muslim. Those with no religion make up 30.3% of the community, which is well below the national average of 38.9%.

Underwood is highly qualified, with 31.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Furthermore, 73.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,992, which is a little above the national figure of $1,746. About 24.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011.

Residents generally report good health, with only 20.1% having a long-term health condition, well below the national average of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also much less common here at 5.7%.

Caregiving is common here, with 32.5% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%. Conversely, volunteering is lower than most areas at 12.7%.

The First Nations community is small, but they fare well compared to other areas; the unemployment rate is much lower than the national figure, and 69.1% have completed Year 12.

Homes tend to be large, with 3.1 people per household, which is a little above the national average. Couples with children make up 67.8% of families, while only 15.2% of people live alone.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 91.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $400, which is a little above the national figure of $375.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 64.6% of people driving to work. Very few homes have no motor vehicle (2.1%), and 12.8% of the workforce now works from home.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent overseas arrivals have fallen to 9.1% since 2011.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (67.8%), which is well above the national figure. Health care, retail, and construction are the most common industries.

Underwood is a relatively advantaged area, ranking higher than about 70% of similar places. It is also a hub for local business, with 1,893 enterprises.

The area receives high rainfall, averaging 1,109mm annually, which is far above the Queensland average of 379mm.

Underwood is very walkable, with 94.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Most residents can also reach a park or public transport within a short walk.