Archerfield

The typical resident is 39, and the area has a First Nations population that is much higher than most similar places. Children under 15 make up 15.8% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 28% of the community, which is well above the Queensland figure. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish, Irish, and German.

Language diversity is very high, with 26.1% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the state average. About 6.2% of residents speak little or no English, which is among the highest levels for its area.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the proportion of people with no religion is well below the Queensland figure at 36.4%. Christianity is the most common faith at 42%.

Year 12 completion is higher than in most similar areas, though it remains a little below the state average. A typical qualification is a Certificate III or IV, and 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,409, which is a little below the national figure. Weekly personal income is also lower than most areas, with a typical value of $686.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 11.8%. Overall, more people report a long-term health condition than the national average.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than usual; for example, the rate of people caring for children is well below the national figure. Volunteering is also much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents here are far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 38. No one in this group reports speaking a First Nations language.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, and 30.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Separate houses are very common, making up 90.7% of homes, far above the state average. Renting is also much more common than in most similar areas, at 34.1%.

Public transport access is exceptional, with 14 stops and 4 routes, resulting in a departure rate far above the state average. However, 5.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.4% of the population, which is a little above the state figure. About 33.9% of people have moved in the last five years.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most similar areas at 65.5%, yet the unemployment rate of 9.9% is among the highest for its level. Many residents work in health care, education, and construction.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport, far above the state average. However, very few homes are within walking distance of a school or health service.