Bowen Hills

The area is far younger than the national figure, with children under 15 and seniors over 65 both appearing in very low numbers. De facto relationships are well above the state average, while a large 71.2% of residents have never married.

Overseas birth rates are far above the national average at 39.1%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, though recent arrivals from overseas are among the highest at this level.

About 27.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. While Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages, very few people speak little or no English.

A majority of residents (52.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the Queensland and Australian averages.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 42% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and is reflected in the high rate of Year 12 completion.

Typical personal incomes are well above the national figure, though typical household incomes are around the middle for similar areas. This suggests a population of high-earning individuals who often live alone or in small groups.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with fewer long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities. However, mental health conditions are among the highest at this level.

Unpaid care and housework are far below the national figures, which is consistent with the area's very small number of children. Volunteer rates are also a little below the national figure.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than those in the state or nation. They also have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas.

Living alone is very common here, with 51.2% of people in single-person homes. Consequently, the typical home holds only 1.6 people, which is well below the national average of 2.5.

The area is dominated by renters (81.9%) and apartments, which make up 93.3% of homes. Detached houses are very rare, and typical weekly rents are much higher than in most areas.

Public transport use is far above the national figure, and nearly 30% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is supported by a high number of transit stops and very short travel times to the city.

The area is highly transient, with 76.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also far above the national average.

A very high 76.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. The workforce is concentrated in professional, technical, and health roles.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, health services, and a park.