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Moreton Bay - South
773 km²
A larger proportion of adults are working or looking for work in Moreton Bay - South compared to most similar areas. This is a relatively young community where the typical resident is 36 and families with children are common. It is a prosperous region of Greater Brisbane, marked by higher than usual incomes and a high rate of university qualifications. This combination of young families and professional employment has helped the population grow by 30% since 2011.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is notably young, with a typical age of 36 and a children's population that is well above the national figure. In contrast, the proportion of seniors is much lower than in most other similar areas.
About 23.2% of residents were born overseas, which is about the same as the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while New Zealand is the most frequent overseas birth place.
English is the main language for 85.1% of people. While the use of other languages at home has risen to 11.4% since 2011, this is still far below the national figure.
A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 43.4%. This is well above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 20 points since 2011.
Education levels are high, with 64.2% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above both the state and national figures. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree.
Incomes are strong, with the typical weekly household income at $2,017, which is much higher than most similar areas. A quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are reported by 10.9% of residents, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, fewer people need help with daily activities compared to the national average.
Care for children is a major activity here, with 33.1% of people providing unpaid childcare, among the highest at this level. There is also a high rate of former Defence Force members.
First Nations residents in the area have a much lower unemployment rate (8.9%) and a much higher Year 12 completion rate (57.1%) compared to national figures.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the area's high proportion of couples with children, who make up 62.2% of families.
Large homes are the norm, as 90.5% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than in many other areas, with 30.1% of households renting.
Most people rely on cars, though 16.8% now work from home, a significant increase since 2011. Public transport use is slightly higher than the national average, despite a low number of stops per person.
The community is quite mobile, with 43.7% of people moving in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen sharply since 2011.
Employment is high, with 68.6% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by retail and construction.
The population continues to grow, with a recent increase of 7.9%, which is higher than most similar areas.
The area is much wetter than the Queensland average, receiving 1,246mm of annual rainfall. Temperatures are also generally higher than in most similar areas.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 92.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Access to schools and public transport is far above the state average.