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Annandale
7 km²
A high-earning residential hub, Annandale stands out for its affluent population and large family homes. It is a community where professional success is common, with typical incomes well above the national figure. Most people here live in spacious detached houses, and there is a strong presence of families with children. This combination of high pay and large households creates a distinctive, comfortable character within the Townsville region.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is relatively young and family-oriented, with 19.5% of residents being children under 15, which is higher than most similar areas. Typical residents are 40 years old, and the population is among the largest at this level with 8,376 people.
About 20.2% of people were born overseas, a figure much higher than in most similar areas, though still below the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.
Language diversity is higher than usual for similar areas, with 14.0% of people using a language other than English at home. This is about the same as the Queensland average, though well below the national figure.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, as the 33.5% of people reporting no religion is well below both the state and national figures. Christianity is the most common faith at 56.1%.
The community is highly qualified, with 27.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 63.6%.
Wealth is a defining feature here, with typical weekly household incomes at $2,238, which is well above the national figure. Around 30.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate far above the state average.
About 28.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 6.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Unpaid care is common, with 30.3% of people caring for children, a rate well above the national figure. There is also a very high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 9.4% compared to the rest of the state.
First Nations residents in Annandale have a typical household income of $2,428, which is far above the national and state averages. The population is also noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household, and only 14.0% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure. Couples with children make up the largest group at 61.1%.
The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 98% of these have three or more bedrooms, far exceeding the national average. Renting is less common here than elsewhere in the state, at 24.1%.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 71.5% of people driving to work and very few working from home. Despite this, 83.4% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.
The community is quite mobile, with 40.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is matched by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 16.7%, which is well above the state average.
Job activity is strong, with 66.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in professional roles within health, public administration, and education.
While nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is poorly served for other needs. Only 30.3% of homes are within a short walk of groceries, which is far below the Queensland average.