Birtinya

Birtinya is a young community with a typical age of 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. Around 14% of residents are children, a figure well below the national average.

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

About 10.7% of people use a language other than English at home, a rate much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still a little below the Queensland average.

The community is less religious than the national average, with 46.8% of people reporting no religion, a figure well above the Australian figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 30.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This is reflected in the workforce, where health and management qualifications are most common.

Incomes are generally high, with the typical personal weekly income of $888 sitting a little above the national figure. About 13.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are more common here than across Australia, affecting 11.8% of the population. Additionally, 7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Community participation in unpaid work is low; the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is well below the national figure. Volunteer rates are also much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents here have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 72.2%, far above the national figure. The unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, which is far below the national average.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.3 people per household. About 27.2% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.

Birtinya is dominated by renters, with 60.2% of households renting, a figure far above the national average. Flats and apartments are common, and typical weekly rents of $490 are well above the national figure.

The area has strong public transport links, with 11 stops and two routes. This is reflected in the short 3-minute walk to the nearest stop, which is much lower than most similar areas.

The community is in a state of rapid change, with 78.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.1% of the population, which is well above the state average.

Employment is high, with 64.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Nearly 30% of the workforce is employed in health care and social assistance.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.4 that is well above the state average. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks, and 79.2% are near health services.