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Bellmere
24 km²
A high number of people have moved into Bellmere in the last five years, making it one of the most mobile areas at this level. It is a young community where the typical resident is just 34, and many households include children. This creates a family-focused atmosphere, though it is also a place where many people face challenges with health and lower incomes. Situated in Moreton Bay, it is largely a residential area of detached houses.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
17 schools within reach make Bellmere convenient for families.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with 24.1% of people being children under 15. It also has a First Nations population of 6.5%, which is much higher than most similar areas.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, and while 17.5% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
Most residents speak only English, and the 6.7% who use another language at home is well below the Queensland average.
Nearly half the population (48.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.
Education levels are far below the national average, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 45.2% completing Year 12.
Typical weekly family income is $1,523, which is well below the Queensland figure of $2,024, and only 10.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33% of people living with a long-term health condition and 12.3% reporting a mental health condition.
Unpaid care is a significant part of life here, with 31.1% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure.
The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 17, though it faces a much higher unemployment rate of 16.3% than most areas.
Homes are larger than usual with 2.9 people per household, and one-parent families make up 25.1% of the community, which is far above the national average.
Most people live in separate houses, and 94.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very common at 38.8%, while only 24.9% of homes are owned outright.
Cars are the primary way to get around, and only 7.4% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.
The area has seen significant movement, with 50.8% of residents moving in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%.
The unemployment rate is 7.9%, which is a little above the state and national figures, and fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, although 82.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.
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