Bonnie Doon

This is a young community where 26.1% of people are children under 15, far above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.5% of the population, which is a little above the Queensland average.

About 20.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in most similar areas, though well below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the main language for 84.7% of the community. While 8.9% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this remains far below the national figure.

Over half of the population (52.4%) report having no religion, which is far above both the state and national figures.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical personal and household incomes are about the same as the state and national figures. However, a higher share of people (11.8%) earn $2,000 or more a week compared to most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 24.2% of people, which is well below the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 36.9% of people providing this support, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high proportion of children in the area.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 28. While the unemployment rate is far above the national figure at 22.7%, Year 12 completion is also far above the national average.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is reflected in the low number of people living alone (15.1%), which is far below the national figure.

The area is dominated by detached houses, which make up 95.5% of homes. Large homes are common, with 86.9% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting via public transport. Most homes have two vehicles, and 0% of households are without a motor vehicle.

Bonnie Doon is a highly mobile area, with 51.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far above the national average.

The workforce is active, with 70.1% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.4%.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While most homes are near a park, there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.