Arundel

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. Around 20.2% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, which is well above the Queensland average of 17.0%.

Overseas birthplaces are very common here, with 36.8% of people born abroad, far exceeding the state figure of 22.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

Multilingualism is high, with 21.2% of people using a language other than English at home, well above the state average. This is consistent with the high overseas birth rate, though only 3.0% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious patterns are similar to the rest of the state, with 41.4% of people reporting no religion and 43.7% identifying as Christian.

Arundel is highly qualified, with 60.7% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the state average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure slightly above the Queensland average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,682, which is about the same as the state average. However, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week is well below the national figure.

About 29.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, slightly above the national average. Those needing help with daily activities (6.7%) and those with mental health conditions (9.1%) are both higher than in most similar areas.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most other areas, at 11.1%, which is well below the state and national figures of 14.1%.

First Nations residents have a higher typical household income ($2,083) than the state average and a much higher Year 12 completion rate (57.6%) than the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is reflected in a high number of couples with children (56%) and a much lower rate of people living alone (18.5%) compared to the state.

Large detached houses are the norm, with 89.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $470, which is well above the state and national averages.

Public transport is highly accessible, with a two-minute walk to the nearest stop for most. While 64.3% of workers drive, the area has a higher rate of public transport commuting than most similar areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 47.9% of people moving house in the last five years, well above the national average of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is higher than most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail trade.

Most residents live within a short walk of a park or public transport. However, the area is far below the state average for those living within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.