Centenary

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While the population has grown slightly since 2011, the number of seniors has risen by 6.7 points, though 19.1% of the community are still children under 15.

A significant 33.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while the most common birthplaces include England, New Zealand, and Vietnam.

Language diversity is high, with 23.3% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Mandarin and Vietnamese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Nearly 40% of the community report no religion, a figure that has risen 17 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.9%.

Centenary is highly qualified, with 38.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is reflected in a very high Year 12 completion rate of 75.6%.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,588, well above the national average. The area has seen a significant increase in wealth, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week rising 15 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.4%, which is about the same as the national figure. Mental health conditions are slightly less common here than in most other areas.

Unpaid work is common here, with 30.8% of people caring for children and 23.4% doing significant housework, both of which are much higher than most areas.

First Nations residents in Centenary have a much higher typical personal income of $841 and a far higher Year 12 completion rate of 60.6% compared to state and national figures.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and a very low 15.9% of people living alone. Couples with children make up 63.8% of households.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 95.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, with only 17.5% of households in rental properties.

Cars are essential, as only 2.5% of homes have no motor vehicle. However, working from home has surged since 2011, now accounting for 22.5% of commutes.

The population is relatively settled, with 35% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

Employment is strong, with 66% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Many residents work in professional roles within health, education, and technical services.

Population growth since 2021 has been 1.8%, which is much lower than the Queensland average of 8.7%.

The area receives 1,078mm of annual rainfall, far above the state average. Average temperatures are slightly lower than the Queensland average.

The area is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 95.5% within 10 minutes of public transport.