Ballard

Ballard is notably younger than most similar areas, with the typical resident aged 37 and seniors making up only 11.4% of the population. About 4.2% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The community is very traditional in its roots, with 85.6% of people born in Australia. Only 6.0% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 91.0% of residents. No one in the area speaks a language other than English, which is far below the national figure.

Nearly half of the community identifies as Christian (49.1%), while 39.5% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are high here, with 62.3% of people completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is quite prosperous, with 30.8% of households earning over $3,000 a week, far above the Queensland average. The typical household income of $1,825 per week is a little above the state figure.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with 22.8% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure.

Home life is a priority here; 29.3% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, a rate well above the national average. However, only 13.5% of people volunteer, which is lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is small but relatively affluent, with a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure. This group is also noticeably younger, with a typical age of 19.

Homes in Ballard are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 59.3% of households are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, far above the national average. Renting is very rare here, at just 7.7%, while 34.6% of homes are owned outright.

The area is completely car-reliant, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. Most households have two or more cars.

The population is relatively stable, as only 32.3% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

The local workforce is strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. People predominantly work in professional roles or as technicians and tradespeople.

Ballard is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.