Springwood - Kingston

The area is markedly younger than most, with the typical resident aged 35 and 21.5% of the population being children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.3% of the community, a figure that rose slightly since 2011.

This is a diverse community where 33.6% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national rate of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while New Zealand is the most frequent overseas birthplace.

Language diversity is high, with 25.9% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is far above the Queensland average. About 5.2% of people speak little or no English, a rate much higher than in most similar areas.

Religious affiliation is lower than the national trend, with 35.1% of people reporting no religion. However, this figure has risen by 15 points since 2011, while Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 44.1%.

A slightly lower proportion of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (17.0%) compared to the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion has improved, rising by 8 points since 2011 to reach 54.6%.

Typical incomes are lower than the state and national figures, with the typical family earning $1,673 a week. While 15.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, this is well below the national rate.

About 6.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most areas. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.9% of people, slightly above the national figure of 8.8%.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than elsewhere, involving 27.6% of the population. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 11.7% and has fallen since 2011.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 20. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 21.3%, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. One-parent families are particularly common, making up 21.2% of households, a rate well above the national figure.

Renters are very common here, with 38.8% of households renting, which is well above the national average. Most homes are spacious, with 82% having three or more bedrooms.

While 63.1% of people drive to work, the area is well-served by public transport, with 390 stops and 33 routes. Some residents have no motor vehicle, though this has fallen slightly since 2011.

About 39.1% of people have moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.4% of the population, a figure that has fallen by 11 points since 2011.

The unemployment rate is 8.8%, which is among the highest for similar areas. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, followed by construction and retail.

The population is estimated at 84,129 people. Since 2021, the area has grown by 4.8%, which is well below the Queensland state growth rate of 8.7%.

The area receives high annual rainfall of 1,193mm, which is far above the Queensland average. It experiences a typical maximum temperature of 26.4 degrees.

This is a very walkable area, with 96.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can reach parks, schools, and groceries within 15 minutes on foot.