Chermside

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national figure. There has been a notable rise in de facto relationships since 2011, which now account for 13.8% of the population.

About 23.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for 81% of the community, though the number of people using another language at home rose to 14.9% by 2021. Very few people, just 1.7%, speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 39.9% of the community, a figure that has jumped 19 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.9%.

This is a highly qualified area, with 32.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly to 69.9% since 2011.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,479 a week. The number of households earning over $3,000 weekly rose 16 points since 2011 to reach 27.5%.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.4% of residents. About 28.9% of the population lives with a long-term health condition.

Military service is more common here than in most areas, with 3.8% of residents having served in the Defence Force. Volunteering has fallen since 2011 and now stands at 14.8%.

First Nations residents in this area are noticeably older and have much higher Year 12 completion rates than the national figure. Personal incomes for this group are also well above the national average.

About 28.8% of people live alone, which is well above the state and national figures. Most households consist of couples with children, making up 57.4% of homes.

Renting is very common here, with 37.9% of households renting, well above the national figure. Because of this and a lower number of large homes, there are fewer detached houses than in most areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 99.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Working from home has also become much more common, rising 16 points since 2011 to 19.6%.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.5% of the population, though this is a drop from 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 67.5%. The local workforce is led by professionals in health care, social assistance and technical roles.

The population has continued to grow since the last census, increasing by 6.1%.

The area sees significantly more annual rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,172mm per year. Temperatures are generally higher than the state average.

Chermside is very walkable, with 97% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 100% within reach of a park. This makes it far more walkable than the average Queensland suburb.