Forest Lake - Oxley

The area is noticeably younger than both Queensland and Australia, with a typical age of 34. Children under 15 are much more common here than in most areas, while seniors aged 65 and over make up only 12.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

International migration has shaped the community, with 40% of people born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Vietnamese is a significant influence here, representing 13.4% of ancestries and 9.9% of birthplaces.

Language diversity is very high, with 38.8% of people using another language at home, a figure far above the state and national averages. This is consistent with the high overseas birth rate, and 9% of residents speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 30.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. However, this group has grown significantly, rising 12 points since 2011.

The community is relatively well-educated, with 59.6% of adults completing Year 12, which is higher than most areas. Around 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

Typical weekly family incomes of $1,798 are a little below the national figure. The area also has a lower proportion of high earners, with only 6.6% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 24.6% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions affect 8.2% of the population.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 10.8%, falling 4.1 points since 2011. Similarly, fewer people provide unpaid care or spend significant time on housework compared to the state average.

First Nations residents are typically older than those in the rest of the state, with a median age of 27. However, they face higher challenges, with an unemployment rate of 15.4% and lower Year 12 completion rates.

Households are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is likely due to the high number of families with children, including a very high rate of one-parent families at 19.8%.

Rental properties are far more common here than nationally, with 40.8% of households renting. While 87.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, fewer people own their homes outright compared to other areas.

Public transport use is higher than most areas, and 92.6% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 59.9% of people still rely on driving alone to get to work.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.1% of the population, though this is down from 20.7% in 2011.

The unemployment rate is among the highest at this level at 7.5%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, or in manufacturing and retail.

The area continues to grow, with a population increase of 7.6% since the last census, which is higher than most similar areas.

The local climate is humid and warm, with an average maximum temperature of 27.6 degrees and annual rainfall of 1,105mm, which is far above the Queensland average.

This is a highly walkable area, with 73.2% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 83.6% are near a school.