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Bracken Ridge
8 km²
Typical households in Bracken Ridge earn more than those in most similar areas, with a typical weekly income of $1,972. This is a large, family-oriented community where the typical resident is 37, making it slightly younger than the state and national figures. Much of the area is made up of large, detached houses that often hold more people than the usual home. It is a diverse suburb with a significant population born overseas and a strong focus on children.
Bracken Ridge's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Bracken Ridge has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is notably younger than most, with 20.3% of people being children under 15. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is higher than in most similar areas, it remains a little below the Queensland average at 3.2%.
Overseas birth is much more common here than in similar areas, with 25.3% of people born outside Australia. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
Language diversity is much higher than most similar areas, as 17.2% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is well above the Queensland figure, though it remains well below the national average.
More than half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.2%, which is lower than in most similar areas and well below the state figure.
Education levels are high, with 62.6% of residents completing Year 12, a figure well above the national average. The area also has a high number of schools within 3 km, although there are fewer schools per child than in most areas.
Incomes are higher than in most similar areas, and 22.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. This is a little above the state average.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 9.4% of people. Overall, 29% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state figure.
A very high number of people here provide unpaid childcare, at 31.7%, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.
First Nations residents in this area have a Year 12 completion rate of 56.1%, which is far above the state and national averages. Their typical household income is also well above the state and national figures.
Families are larger here than in most areas, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 60.7% of households.
The housing stock is dominated by large homes, with 95.8% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While 88.3% of homes are separate houses, typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $410.
Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, supported by a very high number of bus stops. Most people still drive to work, but the average drive time to the city is much lower than in most areas.
The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 38% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The most common industry for local workers is health care and social assistance.
Most residents can walk to a park, school, or groceries within 15 minutes, far exceeding state averages. However, access to health services within a short walk is far below the state figure.