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Bellbird Park
7 km²
A very young population defines Bellbird Park, where the typical resident is just 31 years old. This community is marked by a high proportion of families with children and a significant number of recent overseas arrivals. It is a fast-growing area, with over half of the residents moving here in the last five years. These trends create a dynamic, youthful atmosphere that stands out compared to most similar areas in Queensland.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
23 schools within reach make Bellbird Park convenient for families.
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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 26.3% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas, accounting for only 8.4%.
People born overseas make up 30.5% of the community, which is well above the Queensland figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish.
Language diversity is high, with 22.2% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most similar areas and well above the state average.
About 40.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is roughly the same as the Queensland average. Other major affiliations include Christianity at 42.7% and Hinduism at 2.9%.
Year 12 completion is high at 60.9%, which is well above the state and national figures. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,746, which is about the same as the national figure. While personal incomes are generally higher than most areas, the proportion of high earners making over $2,000 a week is lower than usual.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.2% of residents. Overall, people with long-term health conditions are slightly less common than in the rest of the state.
Unpaid childcare is very common, with 35.4% of people providing this support, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.
First Nations people make up 5.2% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.
Rental properties are far more common than average at 43.7%, while outright home ownership is among the lowest for its level. Most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms.
Public transport use is higher than in most similar areas, and most homes are within a 3-minute walk of a stop. However, working from home is far less common here than across Australia.
The area has seen significant movement, with 54.4% of people moving in during the last five years. This is far above the national figure.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the state and national figures. Full-time employment is also higher than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the state average.
Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, but access to health services is far below the state average. The overall walkability is considered somewhat walkable.