The Gap - Enoggera

The population is a little younger than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 37. Children under 15 make up 20.6% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, while 21.0% of residents were born overseas, which is a little below the Queensland average.

English is the main language for 86.6% of the area. Those using another language at home make up 10.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

A large number of people report no religion, at 45.3%, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen by 21 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 37.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 73.8% of residents have completed Year 12.

Wealth is a defining feature here, as typical household income is $2,257 a week, well above the national figure. One in three households earns $3,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.9% of residents. This is a little above the national figure of 8.8%.

Volunteer rates are much higher than most areas, and 8.7% of the population served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average. Caring for children is also very common, at 31.9%.

First Nations residents have Year 12 completion rates among the highest for similar areas at 65.2%, far above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63.3% of families.

Large homes are the norm, with 83.5% having three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, which is well above the state average.

Working from home is very common at 24.8%, far above the national figure. The area is also better served by public transport than most, with 92.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is relatively mobile, with 42.9% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 10.3% since 2011.

Employment is strong, with 68.3% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals or managers, and health care is the most common industry.

The population grew by 6.0% since 2021, which is a little below the Queensland state growth rate.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with an annual rainfall of 1,251mm. Both the average maximum and minimum temperatures are also much higher than most areas.

The area is very walkable, with 79.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park.