Samford Valley

The population has aged, with the typical resident now 45 and the number of seniors rising 8.1 points since 2011. It is a family-oriented area where 19.8% of people are children, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage primarily cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. About 20% of the population was born overseas, which is well below the Australian average.

English is the dominant language, with 92.4% of people using it only. Very few residents speak another language at home, and only 0.2% speak little or no English, far below the national rate.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011 to reach 45.6%. This is well above the national average.

The area is highly qualified, with 36.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 72.1%.

Wealth is a defining feature here, as 44.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical weekly household income of $2,806 is among the highest for its level.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with 26.1% having a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities are also much fewer than in most areas.

The community is highly active in unpaid work; 22.4% are volunteers and 30.5% spend 15 or more hours a week on housework. It also has a higher than average number of Defence Force veterans.

First Nations people in the area are far more likely to have completed Year 12 than those nationally. Their typical personal income is also well above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with a high rate of couples with children (66.1%) and a very low number of people living alone.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, which make up 97.2% of dwellings. Renting is very rare at 7.0%, while 41.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

Cars are essential, as 80% of homes have two or more vehicles and only 0.8% have none. However, 29.3% of the workforce now works from home, a figure that rose 20 points since 2011.

The population is relatively stable, with only 31.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

Professional and managerial roles are common, and the unemployment rate of 3.8% is lower than both the state and national figures.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for access to money and resources.

The area receives much higher annual rainfall than the state average, with 1,244mm on average per year.

The neighbourhood is heavily car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 1.8. Most residents live far from groceries, health services, and public transport.