Belmont - Ascot - Redcliffe

The typical resident is 38, which is about the same as the national figure. While the population grew 14% since 2011, the proportion of children has fallen slightly to 15.4%, which is well below the state average.

This is a culturally diverse area where 37.3% of people were born overseas, a figure well above both the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Chinese.

Many residents use a language other than English at home, with the rate rising 5.7 points since 2011 to reach 25.9%. This is well above the national figure, and Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 37.4% of people report no religion, which is a little below the national figure. This number has risen significantly, climbing 15 points since 2011.

The area has seen a boost in qualifications, with those holding a bachelor degree or higher rising 7 points since 2011 to reach 23.0%. Most residents have completed Year 12, matching the state average.

Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, and those earning $2,000 or more a week rose 5.7 points since 2011. Typical weekly household income is $1,666, which is a little below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 25.8% of people, which is a little below the national figure. Mental health and arthritis are the most common reported conditions.

Volunteer rates are a little below the national average at 12.1%. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care is much lower than most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 3.2% of the population. This community is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 28, and 42% have completed Year 12, which is well above the state figure.

A high number of people live alone here—31.5%—which is well above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.3 people, a little below the national figure.

Renters make up 40.4% of households, a figure far above the state average. Outright home ownership is much lower than most areas, at 24.2%.

Public transport use is a little above the national average, supported by a very high number of stops and services. Only 7.1% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.1% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas fell 14 points since 2011 to reach 13.4%.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 63.6%. However, the unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The area is a significant business hub with 1,926 businesses, ranking it higher than about 87% of similar areas. Its overall advantage score sits around the national average.

The area receives 645mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the state average. Maximum temperatures are a little below the state average.

This is a very walkable area where nearly every home is within 10 minutes of public transport and 15 minutes of a park. Most residents can easily reach health services and groceries on foot.