The Hills District

The area has a young feel, with children under 15 making up 20.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 39, and while the number of seniors has risen to 14.1% since 2011, this remains well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 18.8% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 6.8% of people using another language at home—a figure far below the Australian average. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is very low at 0.5%.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 43% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation has risen sharply by 21 percentage points since 2011, placing the area well above the national figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 28.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the state average, at 69.0%.

Typical weekly household income is $2,417, which is well above the Queensland figure of $1,675. This wealth is reflected in the 17.6% of people earning $2,000 or more each week, a rate much higher than most areas.

People needing help with daily activities are much less common here than in other areas, at 4.2%. However, 9.7% of residents have a mental health condition, which is higher than most similar areas.

Unpaid care is common, with 33.0% of people caring for children, one of the highest rates for its level. The area also has a strong connection to the Defence Force, as 6.4% of residents have served.

First Nations residents in this area see much better outcomes than the national average, with a very low unemployment rate of 6.7% and a high Year 12 completion rate of 65.6%.

Large families are the norm here, with 65.5% of households being couples with children. This explains why the area has far fewer people living alone (13.8%) than the national average.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 93.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 15.8%, far below the state average of 33.1%.

Cars are essential here, as only 1.6% of homes have no motor vehicle. While 20.8% of people work from home, public transport use for commuting is low at 2.5%.

The population is relatively stable, with 35.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen sharply since 2011.

The area has a very active workforce, with 70.3% of adults working or looking for work, well above the state average. Professional roles are common, and unemployment is low at 3.6%.

The population has grown by 5.5% since 2021, though this is well below the Queensland growth rate of 8.7%.

The region is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,246mm. Temperatures are also slightly cooler than the Queensland average.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with many homes lacking easy access to essentials. Only 47.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the state average.