Arana Hills

The area is notably younger than most, with 20.2% of the population being children under 15. This is a little above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 14.0%, which is well below the Australian average.

Most of the community was born in Australia (80.8%), and those born overseas make up 16.9% of the population. While this is higher than most similar areas, it is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 90.8% of residents. While 6.8% use another language at home—which is higher than in similar areas—this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (46.7%). This is well above both the Queensland figure (41.2%) and the national average (38.9%).

Residents are highly qualified, with 30.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 70.0%.

Typical incomes are much higher than most similar areas, with a typical household earning $2,227 a week. This is well above the national figure of $1,746, and 31.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 11.2% of residents. This is a little above the national figure of 8.8%.

A high number of residents provide unpaid childcare (31.2%), which is well above the national figure of 26.3%. Additionally, 7.5% of the community served in the Defence Force, a rate well above the national average.

First Nations residents in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 65.9%, which is far above the national figure of 37.0%. Their typical personal income is also well above the national average.

Families are the norm here, with 60.9% being couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with an average of 2.7 people per home, while only 17.8% of people live alone.

Large homes dominate the landscape, as 92.5% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Most are separate houses (86.9%), and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $440.

The area has excellent access to public transport, with 99.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While 53.7% drive to work, 20.8% work from home, which is well above the state average.

The community is relatively stable, though 35.7% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The workforce is very active, with 71.0% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%. Many residents work as professionals, technicians, or managers.

Arana Hills is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Access to health services and schools is also far above the state average.