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Alderley
3 km²
A massive gap in education and income sets Alderley apart from the rest of the state. This is a highly qualified and affluent community where nearly 47% of adults hold a university degree. The area is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 35. These factors combine to create a professional hub where many residents work from home and enjoy a high standard of living in a well-connected inner-city setting.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with the typical resident aged 35. Seniors make up only 10% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.
About 20.2% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
While 11.1% of people use a language other than English at home, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%. Very few residents, just 0.9%, speak little or no English.
A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion. At 46.8%, this is well above both the Queensland and Australian figures.
Educational attainment is exceptionally high, with 46.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Similarly, 82.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far above the state average.
Earnings are significantly higher than usual, with a typical family income of $3,111 per week. This is well above the national figure of $2,120, and 24.1% of people earn $2,000 or more each week.
Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities and a lower rate of long-term health conditions. However, mental health conditions are a little more common here than in the rest of the country.
The area has a higher rate of volunteers than the state and nation. It also has a much higher proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force compared to similar areas.
There are 91 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older and earns a much higher personal income than First Nations people across the state or nation.
About 59.2% of households are couples with children, while 27.6% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.
Renting is far more common here than across Australia, at 41.2%. Homes are smaller than average, with 61.8% having three or more bedrooms, far below the national figure of 73.8%.
Public transport use is well above the national average, supported by a very high number of stops and routes. This connectivity is reflected in the 8.1% of homes that have no motor vehicle.
The population is quite mobile, with 47.8% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas.
A very high proportion of adults, 76.2%, are working or looking for work. Many are professionals, and a significant 24.2% work from home, which is far above the state average.
This area is a walker's paradise, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost all residents live within a short walk of public transport, groceries, and health services.