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Narangba
38 km²
Daily life in Narangba revolves around family and large homes, with a population that has grown by 29% since 2011. The community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 33 and a very high proportion of children under 15. It is a prosperous area where typical household incomes are well above the Queensland and national figures. This combination of young families and high earnings creates a distinct suburban character centered on domestic life.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 24.9% of the population. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are far fewer here than in the typical Australian community.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are well below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the primary language for 90.8% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average, though it has risen slightly since 2011.
A nearly half of residents report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This is a significant shift from 2011, where the figure was 25.2%.
While 59.8% of residents have completed Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average.
Typical weekly household incomes are well above the state and national figures, reaching $2,207. High earners are common, with 25.9% of households earning over $3,000 a week.
Mental health conditions are reported more often here than in most areas. Other long-term health stats, such as those needing help with daily activities, sit around the national average.
Unpaid care for children is very common, with 36.6% of people providing this support, which is far above the national figure. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most.
The First Nations community here is younger than the national average and has a much higher Year 12 completion rate than most similar areas. Typical personal incomes for First Nations people are also well above the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, typically holding 3.1 people. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, while very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 95.9% of homes being detached. Large properties are the norm, and 96.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Car ownership is very high, and only 1.3% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport is less common for commuting, and the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas.
The community is quite mobile, with 45.2% of people moving house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011.
Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas. The most typical industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.
The area is quite prosperous, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. Population growth has remained strong, rising 10.9% since 2021.
Narangba experiences much higher annual rainfall than the Queensland average. Maximum temperatures are also much higher than in most areas.
While most homes are within a short walk of a park, it is far harder to reach groceries, schools, or health services on foot compared to the state average.