Ormeau - Oxenford

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 34 and a high proportion of children. This shift is reflected in the family structures, as 14.8% of people are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

Overseas births are more common here than in most areas, at 28.8%, which is well above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while New Zealand is the most frequent country of birth after Australia.

English is the primary language for 82.9% of residents. While 11.7% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 45.9%, which is well above the national figure. This sentiment has grown significantly, rising 22 points since 2011.

The community is seeing more high qualifications, with those holding a bachelor degree or higher rising to 18% since 2011. Most adults have finished Year 12, a figure slightly above the state average.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little above the state and national figures at $1,999. The area has seen a rise in prosperity, with 22.6% of households now earning $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 26.1% reporting a long-term health condition. This is slightly lower than the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

Many people here provide unpaid care for children, at 32.8%, which is well above the national average. However, only 10.1% of people volunteer, a figure that is much lower than most areas.

The First Nations community is relatively large and notably young, with a typical age of 20. These residents have higher typical personal incomes and higher Year 12 completion rates than most other First Nations groups.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children, while very few people, just 13.7%, live alone.

Large homes dominate the landscape, as 90.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than in most areas, and typical weekly rents are much higher than the state average at $450.

Car dependence is very high, with 65.7% of people driving to work and only 1.3% using public transport. Very few homes lack a vehicle, and the typical walk to a transport stop takes 32 minutes.

The area is highly mobile, with 55.4% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is far above the national average. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 67.6%. The local workforce is concentrated in health care, construction, and retail.

The region continues to expand rapidly, with a population growth rate of 14.4% since 2021, which is well above the Queensland average.

The climate is marked by high rainfall, averaging 1,192mm annually, which is far above the state average. Average maximum temperatures are also much higher than in most areas.

While 91% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, other amenities are harder to reach. Many residents are far from groceries and health services, leaving the overall walkability score slightly below the state average.