Oonoonba

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 32. About 5.1% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen since 2011 and is much higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people (16.6%) compared to the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the main language for 83.8% of the community. While 10.9% of people use another language at home, very few (1.2%) speak little or no English.

About 40.4% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011. This is about the same as the state average.

Residents are well-qualified, with 65.9% completing Year 12 and 26.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well above the state average.

Typical weekly personal income is $1,097, which is well above the national figure of $805. High earners are common here, with 26% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

The area has a lower rate of long-term health conditions (24.9%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities (4.5%) than most similar areas.

A very high 13.7% of the population has served in the Defence Force, far above the national average. However, volunteer rates have fallen slightly since 2011 to 13.6%.

First Nations residents in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 54.9%, which is far above the national figure. The typical First Nations personal income of $701 is also higher than most similar areas.

Families with couples and children make up 56.2% of households. The number of people living alone has risen since 2011 and now sits at 25.1%.

Renting is very common here, with 44.3% of households renting, which is far above the national average. Conversely, only 18.8% of homes are owned outright, a figure far below most other areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 75.1% of people drive to work and only 0.3% use public transport. Very few homes (2.2%) are without a motor vehicle.

Oonoonba is a transient area, with 52.7% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is far above the national average.

Job prospects are strong, with a low unemployment rate of 3.7% and a very high proportion of adults (74.3%) working or looking for work. Many residents work in public administration, safety, or health care.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas for overall advantage and access to resources.

The area is very wet, with annual rainfall of 1,227mm, which is far above the Queensland average. Temperatures are among the highest for its level.

While 90.5% of homes are near a park, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries within a 15-minute walk. Its overall walkability is rated as somewhat walkable.