Wurtulla - Birtinya

The typical resident is 39 years old, and the population is slightly older than the state and national figures. While the number of children under 15 has fallen since 2011, there has been a rise in people living in de facto relationships.

About 20% of the community was born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011, though this remains well below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language for nearly 89% of residents. Only 6.9% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure, and very few people speak little or no English.

A striking 47.2% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen significantly since 2011. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.7%.

The area is well-qualified, with 25.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Queensland average, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 16 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,779, which is about the same as the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has grown significantly since 2011.

About 10.1% of residents have a mental health condition, which is higher than most areas. Additionally, a slightly higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to the national average.

The community has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most similar areas. However, there has been a decline since 2011 in people providing unpaid care or doing substantial housework.

First Nations people in the area have a much lower unemployment rate at 5.5% and a higher Year 12 completion rate than the national figures. Their typical personal income is also well above the national average.

Family sizes are typical for Australia, with 2.5 people per home. There has been a rise in both one-parent families and people living alone since 2011.

The housing market has shifted quickly, with rentals rising to 41.8%, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are $480, and the area has far fewer detached houses than most other regions.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, and very few use public transport, which is consistent with the low number of transit stops. Working from home is common for 13.3% of the workforce.

This is a highly mobile community, with 57.7% of residents moving here in the last five years. This is far above the national average and represents a significant increase since 2011.

Adults are slightly more likely to be working or looking for work than the national average. Many residents are employed in health care and social assistance, though full-time employment is lower than in most areas.

The area performs better than about 60% of similar regions across measures of overall advantage and access to resources. It is home to 1,369 businesses.

The area experiences very high annual rainfall compared to the Queensland average. Its average minimum and maximum temperatures are also much higher than those found in most other areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 95.7% near groceries. However, nearly half of the homes are further than 15 minutes from a school.