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Brookhill
54 km²
Very few people have moved into Brookhill recently, with only 19.8% arriving in the last five years. This small community is mostly made up of families, with a higher number of children and more people in de facto relationships than usual. It is a place of detached houses and large homes, where the typical family income is a little above the national figure. Residents here are generally working or looking for work at a rate far above the state and national averages.
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The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up a higher proportion of the population than in most areas, there are far fewer seniors here than across Queensland.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home by the vast majority of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below both the state and national figures.
About 40% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. For others, Christianity is the most common affiliation.
The area has a far lower share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than the national average. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and about half have completed Year 12.
Typical family and household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, though no households earn $3,000 or more per week. The typical personal income is around $771, which is about the same as the national figure.
There are no residents who need help with daily activities, which is well below the national average. However, a much higher proportion of people report a mental health condition compared to most other areas.
A higher share of people than usual provide unpaid childcare, and more residents do significant amounts of housework than the state average. Conversely, the proportion of people providing other forms of unpaid care is among the lowest for its level.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small. For these residents, the typical age of 61 is far older than the national figure, and their typical personal income is far above the national average.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Most are couples with children, though a higher share of people live alone compared to the state average.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 84.8% have three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly mortgage payments are far above the national figure, and far fewer people own their homes outright than in other areas.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, and most people drive to work.
The community is very stable, with a far lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia.
Working life is strong here, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a share of adults working or looking for work that is far above the national average. Many residents work in construction, education, or health care.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is far below the state average.
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