Baringa

Baringa is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 29 and a very high proportion of children under 15. Seniors aged 65 and over are far fewer than in most areas, while those in de facto relationships are well above the state and national figures.

Over a quarter of residents were born overseas, which is well above the Queensland average. While English and Australian are the most common ancestries, there is a notable presence of people from India and New Zealand.

The proportion of people using another language at home is much higher than in most similar areas, though it remains well below the national figure. English is the primary language for 82.7% of the community.

More than half of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national and state averages. Christianity is the most common faith for the remaining population at 36.1%.

Residents are more likely to have completed Year 12 than those in the rest of the state. While the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is higher than in most similar areas, it is well below the national figure.

Typical personal and household incomes are both much higher than in most similar areas and slightly above the state and national figures. This is consistent with a population that is predominantly working-age.

The community is generally healthy, with a rate of long-term health conditions that is well below the national average. Only 4.0% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 42.0% of people providing this care—far above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

First Nations residents in Baringa are noticeably younger than those in the state and nation, and they have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion and personal income than most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is driven by a high proportion of couples with children and a very low number of people living alone.

Most homes are large separate houses, with 93.4% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far more common than the national average, and typical weekly rents are well above the state figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, though it has more public transport stops than 83% of similar areas. A very small number of residents use public transport to commute to work.

Baringa has seen massive growth, with nearly 92% of the population moving in within the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

The number of adults working or looking for work is far above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which is the most common industry.

The area is somewhat walkable, with the vast majority of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.