Booval

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. About 20.1% of the population are seniors, while children under 15 make up only 14.7%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 39.7%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is the main language for 85% of the community. While only 6.1% use another language at home, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is much higher than in most similar areas.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 45.6% identifying as Christian and 41.2% reporting no religion, a figure about the same as the Queensland average.

Educational attainment is well below the national average, with only 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 43.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Incomes in Booval are much lower than in most similar areas. The typical weekly household income is $994, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 43.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and the area has some of the highest rates of mental health conditions and people needing daily help.

Volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas at 10.8%. However, the community has a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans compared to the national average.

Booval has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level. While Year 12 completion is higher than the national average, unemployment is well above the national figure at 17.5%.

The area has a very high number of people living alone (44.2%) and one-parent families (29.0%), both of which are far above the state average. Consequently, homes are smaller, with only 2.0 people per home.

Rental properties are very common, with 52.1% of households renting, far above the national figure. Homes here are typically smaller, with only 52.1% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, supported by a high number of stops and a short 3-minute walk to the nearest one. This is reflected in the 21.3% of homes that have no motor vehicle.

The community is quite mobile, with 42% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.6% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 10.4%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail trade.

Booval is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, grocery store, and health service.