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Bray Park
4 km²
A much higher rate of children under 15 than the national figure helps define Bray Park as a family-focused community. It is a residential area in Moreton Bay where the typical resident is 37, making it a little younger than the Queensland average. The neighbourhood is predominantly made up of separate houses and larger families, with a population that has grown steadily since 2011. While it remains a stable place to live, it faces higher-than-average challenges with long-term health conditions and unemployment.
14 schools within reach make Bray Park convenient for families.
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Children under 15 make up 20.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 37, and while the community is slightly younger than the national average, the number of seniors has risen by 7 percentage points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 19% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Irish and Scottish.
English is the main language for 86.1% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 10.3%, which is far below the national average, although this figure has risen since 2011.
About 42.7% of people report no religion, a figure that has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011. This is well above the national average of 38.9%.
Typical qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 13.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. However, Year 12 completion has risen by 8.4 percentage points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,736, which is about the same as the Queensland average. However, the area has a much lower proportion of high earners compared to most other areas.
Health challenges are common here, with 34.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also among the highest for its level at 13.9%.
A high number of residents provide unpaid care, including 31.9% who care for children, which is well above the national average. The area also has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most other areas.
First Nations people make up 3.9% of the population, and this group is noticeably younger than the national average with a typical age of 20. Year 12 completion among First Nations residents is far above the national figure.
Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per home, which is much higher than most areas. One-parent families are also more common here than in the rest of the state.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.8% of dwellings. This is far above the national figure, and nearly 95% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Most people drive to work, and very few homes have no motor vehicle. While 100% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, the time it takes to get to the city by transit is among the highest at 84 minutes.
The community is relatively stable, with only 35.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen significantly since 2011.
About 63% of adults are working or looking for work, which is slightly above the national average. However, the unemployment rate of 6.1% is much higher than in most similar areas.
Overall advantage is lower than in 60% of similar areas. While access to money and resources is better than in 40% of areas, job skills and education levels are lower than in 70% of similar places.
The area receives much more rainfall than the Queensland average, with an annual average of 1,282mm.
Bray Park is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of both a park and public transport. This is far above the state average, and 92.3% of homes are within a short walk of groceries.