Bridges

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure. The community has a higher proportion of children under 15 and a much higher rate of de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.

About 75% of residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 41.7%. While more people were born overseas here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national average.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents, with only 2.4% using another language at home. This is far below both the Queensland and Australian figures.

A large portion of the community does not follow a religion, at 45.1%. This is well above the state and national figures, though Christianity remains common at 38%.

Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, but only 13.9% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average. Fewer people have completed Year 12 compared to the state and nation.

Typical household income is $1,875 a week, which is a little above the Queensland figure. About 20% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 10.2% of people. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is slightly lower than the state average.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most similar areas, and 24.9% do significant unpaid housework, which is well above the national figure. About 15.6% of residents are volunteers.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of just 12 years. Household income for First Nations families is far above the national and state averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone, and over half of all households are couples with children.

Every single home in Bridges is a separate house, and 86.7% have three or more bedrooms. While 35.6% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are $400, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops available in the area.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40% of people moving house in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is heavily involved in construction, and the unemployment rate of 2.1% is well below the national figure. However, full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas.

Bridges is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.