Belgian Gardens

The typical resident is 40, which is a little older than the national figure. About 18.8% of the population are children under 15, and 5.1% are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 17.9% of people were born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, but well below the Queensland and national figures.

Most residents speak only English at home, and very few—just 0.4%—speak little or no English. This is far below the national figure, despite being higher than in some similar areas.

People with no religion make up 44.3% of the community, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 46.7%.

Educational attainment is much higher than most areas, with 64.9% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are strongest in health, management, and engineering.

Typical personal income is $964 a week, which is a little above the national figure. About 17.6% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a figure well above the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, at 26.0%. Mental health is the most reported long-term condition, affecting 9.5% of residents.

The area has a very active community, with 20.9% of people volunteering—well above the national figure. There is also a strong Defence Force connection, with 7.6% of residents having served.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 33. While household income is much lower than most areas, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Living arrangements are unusual for the area, with 37.0% of people living alone—far above the national figure. This is consistent with a lower number of people per home, averaging 2.2.

Rental properties are far more common here than across Australia, at 42.5%. Detached houses are also much less common, as 32.4% of homes are flats or apartments.

Public transport is highly accessible, with nearly every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, working from home is far less common here than the national average.

The population is quite mobile, with 45.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.4% of the community.

Employment is strong, with 65.2% of people working full-time—well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals in health care and education.

The area is very walkable, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and schools. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.