Bahrs Scrub

This is a very young community where the typical age is just 29, far below the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 24.5% of the population, which is well above the national average, while seniors aged 65 and over are far less common here than in the rest of the state.

About 24.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. While New Zealand is the most common birthplace outside Australia at 9.0%, English and Scottish ancestries remain prominent.

English is the main language for 83.6% of people, though 11.7% use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of the community—51.4%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the Queensland and national averages.

More residents have completed Year 12 compared to most similar areas and the national figure. However, the 16.4% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are higher than in most similar areas; the typical household earns $2,100 a week, which is well above the Queensland figure of $1,675. Personal incomes are also well above the state and national averages.

The community generally has fewer long-term health conditions than most areas. However, the 9.8% of people with a mental health condition is slightly higher than the national figure.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 34.9% of people providing this care, well above the national average. In contrast, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

First Nations residents in Bahrs Scrub have a much lower unemployment rate (3.4%) and higher typical personal income ($818) than the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a very low percentage of people living alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 93.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than across Australia, while very few people own their homes outright.

Most residents rely on cars, with 50.3% of homes having two vehicles. While 74.5% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, only 1.4% of people use it to commute.

The community has seen a massive influx of people, with 73.6% moving here in the last five years—far above the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 74.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national average. Full-time employment is also much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While most homes are near a park, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.