Aspley

The community is noticeably older than the Queensland and Australian averages, with 23.7% of people aged 65 and over. Around 16.9% of residents are children under 15, which is a little below the national figure.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 24.8% of people born outside Australia, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 14.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, very few people—just 1.6%—speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, as the 36.2% who report no religion is well below the Queensland figure of 41.2%. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

Aspley is highly qualified, with 29.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 65.6% completing Year 12, both of which are well above state and national levels.

Weekly incomes are strong, with the typical family earning $2,320, which is a little above the national figure. A quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.1% of residents. This includes 10% who have arthritis and 9.2% with a mental health condition.

Public service is a feature of the area, with 4% of residents having served in the Defence Force, which is a little above the national figure. About 15.4% of people are volunteers.

First Nations residents in Aspley have a Year 12 completion rate of 63.6%, which is far above the national figure of 37%. Their typical personal income is also well above the state and national averages.

People living alone are more common here than in most areas, making up 28.5% of households. Most families consist of couples with children (58.3%) or couples without children (28.5%).

Homes are mostly separate houses, with 80.8% having three or more bedrooms. While 36.4% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,000, which is much higher than in most areas.

The area is very well connected, with 4.4% of people commuting by public transport and 9.2% of homes having no motor vehicle. It is a short 15-minute drive to the city.

The population is quite mobile, with 38.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.3% of the community.

About 60.5% of adults are working or looking for work, with the largest employment sectors being healthcare, social assistance, and retail trade.

The suburb is very walkable, with 87.5% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Nearly every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.