Brisbane Inner - East

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 35 and very few seniors compared to the state. De facto relationships are much more common here than elsewhere, with 16.3% of the population in such partnerships.

About 24.4% of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the Queensland figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 83.8% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 12.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

A significant number of residents report no religion, accounting for 45.7% of the population. This is well above the national figure and has risen 20 points since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 44.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level at 79.1%.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical family earning $3,243 a week, well above the national figure. Nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has risen 19 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 2.8% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also much lower than the state average.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 16.9% of people participating. However, this is down 4.4 points since 2011.

First Nations residents in this area have much higher typical incomes and Year 12 completion rates than those in the state or nation, with an unemployment rate of 6.8%, which is much lower than most areas.

Family structures are varied, with 59.1% of homes being couples with children. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Rentals are much more common than average at 41.5%, and typical weekly rents of $440 are a little above the national figure. Detached houses are also far less common than in the rest of the state.

Working from home is very popular, with 26.1% of the workforce doing so. While 7.1% commute via public transport—well above the national figure—most people still use a car.

This is a highly mobile community, with 54.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.0% of the population.

The workforce is very active, with 75.1% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Professionals and managers make up over half of all occupations.

The population has grown by 8.3% since 2021, a rate that is about the same as the Queensland average.

The area receives much more rainfall than the state average, with 1,146mm annually, and maintains minimum temperatures that are about the same as the state figure.

This is a very walkable area, with a score of 8.0. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.