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Burpengary
22 km²
Sprawling across 22 square kilometres in the Moreton Bay region, Burpengary is a growing residential hub where detached family homes dominate. The population grew by 27% between 2011 and 2021, and the community remains relatively young with a typical age of 36. It is a place where family life is central, marked by a high number of children and larger-than-average households. This is reflected in the local housing, which consists overwhelmingly of spacious three or more bedroom homes.
Burpengary has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, while those aged 65 and over are a little below the state average at 15.1%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 16.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 89.3% of the community. Only 5.8% of people use another language at home, a figure well below the Queensland average of 13.2%.
About 47% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This represents a significant rise of 25 percentage points since 2011.
Qualifications are lower than in most similar areas, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion rose 10 percentage points since 2011 to reach 50.8%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,720, which is about the same as the national figure. Personal income has risen since 2011, with the typical weekly amount now at $775.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported by 12.1% of residents, which is well above the national figure.
Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, involving 29.5% of the community. However, volunteering has fallen since 2011 and is now lower than the national figure at 11.4%.
First Nations people make up 4.4% of the population, which is about the same as the state average. Household income for this group is a little above the national figure at $1,656.
Households are larger than most, with an average of 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 17% of households.
Detached houses are very common, with 83.5% of homes being separate dwellings. A far higher proportion of homes have three or more bedrooms (86.9%) compared to the national figure of 73.8%.
Most people drive to work, and 63.2% of workers are drivers. Public transport is less used here, and the transit time to the city is much higher than in most areas at 80 minutes.
The area is quite mobile, with 43.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
More adults are working or looking for work (64.1%) compared to most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.
The area has seen population growth of 13.9% since 2021, which is well above the Queensland average. While it has a fair amount of businesses, overall job skills are lower than in 70% of similar areas.
The local environment is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,344mm. Average maximum temperatures are also much higher than in most areas.
The area is only somewhat walkable, as 40.7% of homes have easy access to a 15-minute-city walkshed. While 92% of homes are within a short walk of a park, only 40% are near groceries.