Rocklea - Acacia Ridge

The area is noticeably younger than most, with 22.3% of people under 15, a figure well above the national average. This contributes to a smaller senior population, as those aged 65 and over make up only 11.5% of the community.

Overseas birthplaces are very common here, with 47.6% of people born abroad—far higher than the Queensland average. The most frequent ancestries are English, Chinese, and Australian.

Language diversity is a striking feature, as 47.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is lower than in most areas, with 35.1% of people reporting no religion. This is well below the Queensland and national figures, though this number has risen by 15 points since 2011.

Education levels are high, with 31.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 71.2% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above the national average.

Typical household income is $1,941 a week, which is a little above the national figure. Incomes have risen steadily, with the typical household earning $399 more per week than in 2011.

Residents generally report better health than most other areas, with long-term health conditions affecting only 21.4% of people, which is well below the national average.

Childcare is a major focus here, as 32.0% of people provide unpaid care for children, a rate well above the national figure. However, volunteer rates are lower than most areas at 11.2%.

First Nations residents in the area are notably young, with a typical age of 20. They also show much higher Year 12 completion rates at 53.8% compared to the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children and the fact that very few people (15.0%) live alone.

Large homes dominate the landscape, with 93.8% of houses having three or more bedrooms. While 81.8% are separate houses, typical weekly rents are slightly higher than the national figure at $400.

Most people rely on cars, but public transport use is higher than in most areas at 4.7%. This is supported by a high number of weekly departures compared to the state average.

The community is quite mobile, with 45.1% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.7% of the population.

A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work at 66.2%, which is well above the national average. The most common industries are healthcare, social assistance, and retail.

The area is growing quickly, with a population increase of 14.9% since the last census, which is well above the Queensland average.

The local climate is warmer than most areas, with an average maximum temperature of 27.3 degrees and rainfall far above the state average at 1,121mm.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 84.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also easily walk to a park or school, though access to health services is lower than in other parts of the state.