Brisbane Inner - North

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children and seniors both making up a much smaller share of the population than usual. De facto relationships are very common here, well above the Queensland and Australian figures.

About 27.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011 and sits well above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

More people use a language other than English at home here than in most areas, though the proportion of people who speak little or no English has fallen since 2016.

A large share of the community reports having no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

This is a highly qualified area, with 45.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas.

Earnings are significantly higher than usual, with a typical weekly family income of $2,975. A little over 32% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than in most areas, with far fewer long-term health conditions. However, mental health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the country.

Volunteering is more common than in most areas, though the rate has fallen since 2011. There are far fewer people providing unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state and national figures.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older than those in other areas. They also have far higher Year 12 completion rates and typical incomes than the national average.

Small households are the norm, with 34.4% of people living alone and only 2.2 people per home. This is consistent with the area's young age and high number of professional renters.

Housing is dominated by flats or apartments, with 51.8% of homes being rented—far above the national average. Typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are much higher than in most other areas.

Public transport use is very high, and 24.4% of people work from home, which is far above the state figure. The area is very connected, with a typical 8-minute drive to the city.

The area is highly transient, with 58.5% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the highest at this level.

The workforce is very active, with 73.5% of adults working or looking for work. Most residents are employed in professional, managerial, or health care roles.

The population continues to grow quickly, with an 11% increase since 2021, which is a little above the Queensland average.

The area sees far more rain than the state average, though its average maximum temperature is a little lower than the Queensland figure.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. Walkability is far above the state average.