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Aitkenvale
3 km²
Nestled within Townsville, Aitkenvale is a very walkable suburb where almost every home is within a short stroll of a park or school. It is a young community with a typical resident aged 36, and a significant First Nations presence that is well above the national figure. While the area faces some economic challenges, it is marked by a diverse population and a high proportion of recent overseas arrivals.
28 schools within reach make Aitkenvale convenient for families.
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The area is younger than most, with 19.4% of residents being children under 15. First Nations people make up 8.1% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011 and is well above the Queensland average.
About 19.5% of people were born overseas, which is well below the national figure, though this has risen by 4.6 points since 2011. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.
The proportion of people using another language at home has grown significantly to 15.0% since 2011. This is slightly above the state average, and 3.2% of residents speak little or no English.
Nearly half the community identifies as Christian, while 36.0% of people report no religion. This figure is lower than the national average but has risen by 14 points since 2011.
About 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure. Year 12 completion has risen to 51.7% since 2011, though this remains well below the state average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,378, which is lower than both the state and national figures. Only 14.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, though this is an increase since 2011.
People needing help with daily activities make up 6.6% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most areas.
A higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to the state and nation. About 14.1% of the community volunteer, which is about the same as the national average.
The First Nations community is larger than in 74% of similar areas, with 11.8% speaking a First Nations language. However, typical personal income for this group is much lower than in most areas.
One-parent families are very common at 23.3%, which is well above the national figure. There is also a high proportion of people living alone, reaching 31.4%.
Renting is far more common here than across Australia, at 45.1%. Typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure, sitting at $270.
A high 11.0% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average. Very few people work from home, with only 5.0% doing so.
Recent arrivals from overseas make up 28.1% of the population, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.
The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is higher than most similar areas. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, the most common industry in the area.
The area is ranked very low for overall advantage and access to money and resources compared to other similar areas.
Aitkenvale receives far more rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,225mm annually. It also has very high average minimum temperatures.
This is a very walkable area, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost every home is also within 15 minutes of a school and 10 minutes of public transport.