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Andergrove
8 km²
A younger than average population defines Andergrove, where the typical resident is 36. It is a large community with a high number of children and a significant First Nations presence. Families are the mainstay here, with many homes consisting of couples with children. The area is largely residential and very walkable, with most homes within a short stroll of parks and groceries.
Andergrove has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 20 schools serve Andergrove.
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The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 21.3% of the population. First Nations people represent 7.8% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 11.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 86.3% of the community. While 6.0% of people use another language at home, this is far below the Australian average of 22.3%.
About 48.9% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 40.5% of the population, which is very similar to the Queensland figure.
The area has far fewer university degrees than the national average, with only 11.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most qualified adults hold a Certificate III or IV.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,735, which is about the same as the national figure. Personal weekly incomes are also slightly above the national typical value of $805.
Mental health conditions are reported by 9.5% of residents, which is higher than most similar areas. About 28.2% of people live with a long-term health condition.
Unpaid childcare is common here, with 29.0% of people providing this care. However, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 12.1%.
The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 21. Typical household incomes for First Nations families are $1,894, which is well above the national figure.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, representing 18.1% of households. Couples with children make up the largest group at 54.0%.
Detached houses are very common, and 82.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more frequent here than in similar areas, at 31.6%.
Most people drive to work, and only 3.7% work from home, which is far below the national figure. Public transport use is very low at 1.2%.
The area has seen significant movement, with 40.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.2% of the population.
Employment is strong, with 65.3% of the population working full-time, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in health care, retail, or mining.
The area is very walkable, with 94.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Most residents can also easily walk to parks and public transport.
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