Brisbane - East

The population is older than most areas, with a typical age of 42 and a seniors population that has grown by 5.3 percentage points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 18.5% of the community, which is about the same as the national figure.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and 23.3% of residents were born overseas. This is about the same as the Queensland average but well below the national figure.

English is the dominant language, with 87.7% of people using it at home. Only 8.7% of residents use another language, which is far below the national average.

About 41.9% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 21 percentage points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.8%.

Educational attainment is high, with 58.9% of residents completing Year 12 and a typical resident more likely to hold a bachelor degree or higher than in most other areas.

The area is quite wealthy, with a typical weekly household income of $1,890, which is higher than the state and national figures. A quarter of all households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with 31.2% of people reporting one. This includes 10% of residents living with a mental health condition.

Unpaid work is common in this community, as 29.2% of people care for children unpaid, a rate much higher than most other areas.

First Nations residents have a Year 12 completion rate of 48.8%, which is far above the national average. Their typical personal income of $640 is also higher than the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household and a very low 21.8% of people living alone. Most families consist of couples with children.

Renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 24.4% of households renting. The typical weekly rent of $420 is higher than the national figure.

Cars are essential for most, with only 4.7% of homes having no motor vehicle. Working from home has become more popular, rising by 12 percentage points since 2011.

The area is relatively stable, as recent arrivals from overseas have fallen by 12 percentage points since 2011 to reach 7.1%.

Jobs are strong here, with 63.5% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is lower than the state average.

The population has grown by 6.2% since 2021, which is slightly below the Queensland growth rate of 8.7%.

The area is much wetter than most of the state, with average annual rainfall of 1,273mm. Minimum temperatures are among the highest at this level.

Walking is very accessible, with 92.2% of homes within 15 minutes of a park and 77.8% within 10 minutes of public transport, both well above the state average.