Parrearra - Warana

The area is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 46 and 24.5% of the population aged 65 or over. This senior population has grown by 4.9 percentage points since 2011.

About 19.9% of residents were born overseas, which is a little below the Queensland figure. The most common ancestries are English at 45.8% and Australian at 34.8%.

English is the main language for 89.5% of the community. Only 5.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

People with no religion make up 46.2% of the community, a figure well above the national average that has risen by 22 percentage points since 2011.

About 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 56.2% have completed Year 12. Both figures have risen since 2011, with a strong focus on qualifications in management and health.

Income has risen steadily since 2011, with 22.7% of households now earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family income is $2,043, which is about the same as the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.4% of residents. Around 7% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

A high number of people, 22.1%, spend over 15 hours a week on unpaid housework. Additionally, 3.9% of the community have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents have a median personal income of $705 and a Year 12 completion rate of 51.6%, both of which are well above the national and state figures.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 53% having children and 33% without. About 25.2% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national figure.

Renting is less common here than across the state, while 37.9% of homes are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is $465, which is well above the Queensland average.

The area is very car-dependent, with 61.9% of workers driving to a job. While public transport use is low at 1.2%, there are a high number of weekly departures per 1,000 people.

The community is quite mobile, with 47.2% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is well above the national average.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, with a rate of 57.4%. Health care, construction, and retail are the most common industries for employees.

The area is generally advantaged, with a score of 6 out of 10. It is home to 1,529 businesses and has seen population growth of 8.6% since 2021.

The area sees high rainfall, averaging 1,590mm annually, which is far above the Queensland average. Minimum temperatures are also slightly higher than the state average.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also reach groceries and health services on foot within 15 minutes.