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Sippy Downs
15 km²
Noticeably younger than the rest of the state, Sippy Downs is a fast-growing community where the typical resident is just 33. Its population grew by 27% since 2011, reflecting a dynamic area that attracts many new arrivals. This movement is seen in the high number of people who have moved recently, alongside a population that is far more likely to identify as having no religion than the national average. It is a place of transition, blending a large student-age population with established families.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 33, which is five years lower than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 17.9% of the population, the largest group is young adults aged 25 to 44.
About a quarter of residents were born overseas, a figure slightly above the Queensland average. The most common ancestries are English (41.6%) and Australian (35.3%).
English is the main language for 83.4% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 10.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A strong proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 46.5%. This is well above both the state figure and the national average.
The area has a high rate of school leavers, with 61.3% completing Year 12, which is well above the state average. About 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly incomes are a little below the national average, with families earning $1,822 and households earning $1,484. Only 5.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much lower than most areas.
Mental health conditions are reported by 10.2% of residents, which is higher than most areas. About 6.2% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care and housework are much lower here than in most similar areas. Around 13.5% of residents volunteer, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
First Nations people make up 2.9% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 20, and shows a much higher rate of Year 12 completion (59.0%) than most areas.
Homes here tend to be a bit larger, with 2.6 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 17.1% of households.
Renting is more common than usual at 33.2%, and the typical weekly rent of $460 is well above the state average. Very few people own their homes outright (18.9%), which is far below the national figure.
Most people drive to work, and only 1.8% use public transport. Working from home is less common here than across Australia, at 9.4%.
The community is very mobile, with 52.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.2% of the population.
Full-time employment is far below the national figure at 48.5%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail trade.
The area has a middle-of-the-road advantage score of 5, ranking it around the halfway mark compared to all other areas. Population growth since 2021 has been much higher than most similar areas.
Annual rainfall is among the highest for its level at 1,610mm. The average maximum temperature is 26.2 degrees, which is much higher than in most areas.
The area is quite walkable, with 98.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and nearly every home within 15 minutes of a park.