Belmont

The area has a young feel, with children under 15 making up 19.8% of the population, which is higher than most areas. The typical resident is 39 years old, and there are fewer seniors and people in de facto relationships compared to the state average.

Over a quarter of the population was born overseas, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are most common, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Chinese heritage.

Language diversity is strong, with 19.5% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the Queensland figure. Mandarin, Cantonese, Greek, and Italian are the most common additional languages.

More than half of residents identify as Christian, while 32.7% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the state and national figures.

Belmont is highly qualified, with 32.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher, far above the Queensland average. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level, at 70.9%.

Household wealth is very high, with 37.1% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family income is $2,660, which is well above both the state and national figures.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 25.6% of people, which is well below the state average. Those needing help with daily activities are around the middle for its level.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, at 31.9%. This is consistent with the higher number of children living in the community.

First Nations residents in Belmont have an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national figure. They also show high educational achievement, with 60.5% completing Year 12.

Homes are typically larger than average, with 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state, as 67.2% of households consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 96.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $460 and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, both of which are well above the state average.

Most people drive to work, though 19.5% work from home. While the area has many public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one is longer than in most areas.

About 33.5% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.6% of the population.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work, at 69.0%. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations, with many working in health, education, and technical fields.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or groceries, but almost no one lives within 15 minutes of health services. The overall walkability score is slightly below the Queensland average.