Narangba - Burpengary

The area is younger than the national figure, with 20.7% of people being children under 15. This is much higher than most similar areas, though the proportion of seniors has risen to 15.5% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.4%), and the proportion of people born overseas is well below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 89.2% of the community, which is far more than the national figure. Only 0.7% of people speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion (46.6%), a figure that is well above both the state and national averages. This trend has risen sharply by 23 points since 2011.

University qualifications are much less common here, with only 12.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion has risen by 10 points since 2011 to reach 50.7%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,687, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. Pay has increased since 2011, though the proportion of high earners remains lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.3% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are among the highest for this level at 12.2%.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, affecting 29.9% of people. This aligns with the high number of children in the community.

First Nations people make up 4.6% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas, making up 17.1% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses (88.7%), and 87.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure, reflecting a strong preference for larger family dwellings.

Cars are essential, as very few homes (3.8%) have no motor vehicle. Public transport use is low, and the typical walk to the nearest stop takes 32 minutes.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.2% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen significantly since 2011.

Unemployment is much higher than in most similar areas at 5.9%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.

The population continues to grow rapidly, with a 12.8% increase since 2021, which is well above the Queensland average.

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall (1,344mm) than the state average. Maximum temperatures are slightly lower than the Queensland figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.6. Only 33.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities, far below the state figure.