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Bald Hills
13 km²
Much younger than most similar areas, Bald Hills is a family-focused community where the typical resident is just 36. This is a place of large homes and growing families, with a high number of children under 15 and many households consisting of couples with kids. While it remains a predominantly residential suburb in Greater Brisbane, its population is more diverse than average, with a significant proportion of people born overseas and a strong presence of First Nations people.
Bald Hills's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Bald Hills has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is notably young, with 20.8% of the population being children under 15, which is much higher than most similar areas. Seniors make up only 14.0% of the community, a figure well below the national average of 17.2%.
About 22.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while New Zealand and India are among the most frequent birthplaces outside Australia.
A higher than average 13.6% of people use a language other than English at home. Despite this diversity, those who speak little or no English are a small group at 1.3%, which is a little below the national figure.
Religious views are split, with 45.8% identifying as Christian and 42.0% reporting no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are high, with 60.3% of residents completing Year 12, a result well above the Queensland average. This is reflected in the professional workforce, where 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Household incomes are higher than most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,134 per week. This is slightly above the national typical income of $2,120.
Health challenges are more common here than in similar areas, with 31.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent at 11.4%, which is much higher than most areas.
Unpaid childcare is very common, with 32.2% of people caring for children, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Interestingly, the area has a much higher share of Defence Force veterans than most similar spots.
There are 257 First Nations people in the area. Those in this group have a Year 12 completion rate of 51.8%, which is far above the national figure of 37.0%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 58.9% of households are couples with children, while few people live alone.
The suburb is dominated by separate houses, with 93.8% of homes being detached and 93.9% having three or more bedrooms. Rent is slightly higher than the national average, at a typical weekly cost of $388.
Public transport is more accessible here than in many areas, with 33 stops and 22 routes serving the community. Consequently, 5.6% of people commute via public transport, which is higher than the state and national figures.
The community has seen significant movement, with 38.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.3% of the population, a rate higher than most similar areas.
A higher than average 66.9% of adults are working or looking for work. Full-time employment is also slightly above the national figure, with the most common industries being health care and construction.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 98.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 71.9% near groceries. Most residents are also within a short walk of public transport.