Bannockburn

Bannockburn is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 32. This is reflected in the high proportion of children and a much lower percentage of seniors compared to most areas.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, though about 19.8% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas.

Most people speak only English at home, but 5.3% use another language, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but still well below the Queensland average.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 52.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 54.4% of residents completed Year 12, the 13.2% who hold a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state average at $1,828 per week, and the area has a higher share of households earning over $3,000 weekly than most similar spots.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.0% of residents, which is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 32.2% of people providing this support, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in the area have a typical personal income of $1,024, which is far above the Queensland figure of $563.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children and a very low percentage of people living alone.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 94.6% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very common here, with 46.2% of households renting, far above the national average.

Cars are essential as there are no public transport routes or stops in the area. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and 70.3% of workers commute by driving.

Bannockburn is a transient community, with 45.9% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, with construction and healthcare being the primary industries.

The area is somewhat walkable for groceries and health services, but it is very far from schools, with only 1.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of one.