Strathpine - Brendale

The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. A growing number of people identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and about 19.2% of the population are children under 15.

About 25.3% of people were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with New Zealand and the Philippines as the most frequent birthplaces outside Australia.

Language diversity is increasing, with 15.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is a little above the state average, although it remains well below the national figure.

About 41.8% of residents have no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011 and is slightly above the national average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.1%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 15.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose by 9 points since 2011 to 55.2%.

Typical incomes are lower than the state and national figures, with typical weekly household income sitting at $1,455. Only 11.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are especially prevalent, affecting 12.6% of the population.

While 12% of people provide unpaid care, volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 11%. Notably, the area has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most other regions.

The First Nations community is larger than in 85% of similar areas. This group is younger than the national average and has a much higher Year 12 completion rate of 55.3%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 20% of households. About 27% of residents live alone, and typical homes hold 2.5 people.

Rental properties are more common than usual, with 36.5% of households renting. Detached houses are less frequent than in other areas, and a higher proportion of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a large number of stops and routes. However, the time it takes to reach the city by transit is much higher than average.

The area is highly mobile, with 44.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.1% of the population.

Unemployment is a little above the state and national figures at 6.9%. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by retail trade.

The area is a major business hub with more businesses than 89% of similar areas, though overall advantage scores for residents remain lower than most.

This is a high-rainfall area, with an average annual total far above the Queensland average. Minimum temperatures are also much higher than in most other areas.

The area is very walkable, with 94.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach groceries and parks on foot within 15 minutes.