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Birkdale
11 km²
Among the largest of its kind in the region, Birkdale is an established community with a noticeably older population than the state and national averages. It is a relatively affluent area where typical family incomes are higher than the national figure, and many residents live in large, detached family homes. The neighbourhood is exceptionally convenient, with most homes located within a short walk of parks, schools, and public transport.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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Birkdale has an older profile, with a typical resident aged 43 and a higher proportion of seniors (21.9%) than most areas. About 17.9% of the population are children under 15, which is about the same as the national figure.
People born overseas make up 22.8% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 43.9% and 36.0% respectively.
While 8.4% of residents use a language other than English at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%. Only 0.8% of the population speak little or no English.
Over half of the population (52.4%) identify as Christian, while 39.2% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.
Education levels are generally high, with 56.7% of residents completing Year 12, a figure much higher than most similar areas. Nearly 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the national average.
The area is quite prosperous, with 25.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state and national averages. Typical weekly family incomes sit at $2,243.
Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 32.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition. About 6.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.
Unpaid care is common, with 29.1% of people caring for children, which is a little above the national average. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members (3.6%) than most similar areas.
First Nations residents in Birkdale have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (52.4%) and a much lower unemployment rate (6.5%) than the national averages. Their typical household income is also well above the national figure.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home and a higher number of children per household than most areas. Consequently, only 20.8% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.
Large homes are the norm, with 87.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, with only 19.0% of households renting.
Birkdale is well-connected, with 19 public transport routes and 54 stops. While most people drive to work, the area has a higher proportion of public transport commuters (2.7%) than most similar areas.
The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years (36.6%) is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.0% of the population.
Full-time employment is slightly more common here (60.1%) than the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.
Birkdale is very walkable, with nearly 89% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. Residents enjoy exceptional access to nature, with 99.9% of homes within a short walk of a park.