Battery Hill

The area is older than most, with 22.4% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Typical residents are 43, making the community noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry most commonly list English, Australian, and Irish heritage. While more people were born overseas here than in many similar areas, the figure is still far below the national average.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 47.5%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a high level of schooling, with 54.8% of residents completing Year 12 and 20.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Local schools are larger and have a much higher advantage score than most similar areas.

Typical household incomes are lower than in most other areas, with a typical weekly figure of $1,382. This is well below the national average of $1,746.

Health needs are more prevalent here than in most areas, with 31.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

A notable 5.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than in most areas. Volunteer rates are lower than usual, though they remain slightly above the state and national averages.

First Nations residents in Battery Hill have a much higher Year 12 completion rate at 63.5%, far above the national figure of 37.0%. This group also has a much lower unemployment rate than most similar areas.

Living arrangements vary, with 30% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. Family homes are common, with 52.5% of households consisting of couples with children.

Rental properties are much more common here than in similar areas, and typical weekly rents of $400 are higher than the national figure. About 33.5% of homes are owned outright, which is slightly above the national average.

Most people rely on cars, with 63.8% driving to work. While the area has more public transport stops than many similar places, only 1.2% of residents use these services for their commute.

The community is quite mobile, with 39.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.1% of the population, which is higher than in many similar areas.

Full-time employment is much lower here than in most similar areas, at 52.3%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and construction.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, and health services. This high level of accessibility is far above the Queensland average.