Deeragun - Jensen

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 33 and a very high proportion of children under 15 at 24.9%. It has a strong First Nations presence at 10.1%, well above the Queensland average of 4.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.1% of the community. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, and very few speak little or no English, both of which are far below national figures.

About 45.9% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 45.3% of the population.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well below the state average at 47.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,735, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, high earners are less common here, with only 15.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.2% of residents. About 6% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the national figure.

Childcare is a major part of local life, with 34.7% of people providing unpaid care for children. The area also has a high number of former Defence Force members at 7.5%.

First Nations people in the area are notably young, with a typical age of 18. Education outcomes are higher than in most areas, with 48.4% completing Year 12.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per house. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 18.9% of households.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 91.4% having three or more bedrooms. Rent is a little below the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $310.

Residents are heavily dependent on cars, as 73% drive to work and only 0.6% use public transport. Very few people work from home, at just 4.4%.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.9% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are uncommon, making up only 7.4% of the population.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 66.9%. Full-time employment is also well above the national average, at 64.2%.

The population has grown by 10.1% since 2021, which is a little above the state average. Overall, the area ranks lower than most for general advantage and job skills.

This is a warm, wet area with an average annual rainfall of 1,359mm, far above the Queensland average. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.2. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, or parks.