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Browns Plains
5 km²
A well-connected hub in the Logan region, Browns Plains is a young and diverse community. It is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with many children and a high number of families. This character is reflected in its housing, where large homes are common and rental rates are far above the national figure. The area is a landing point for many new arrivals, creating a multicultural environment where a quarter of residents speak a language other than English at home.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
13 schools within reach make Browns Plains convenient for families.
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The typical resident is just 34, making the area noticeably younger than both Queensland and Australia. It has a high proportion of children under 15 (22.1%) and a much lower share of seniors compared to most areas.
Born overseas, 31.6% of residents come from outside Australia, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while New Zealand is the most frequent overseas birthplace.
Language diversity is high, with 24.6% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the state average. This is reflected in the community's diversity, though 4.4% of residents still speak little or no English.
About 40% of the population report no religion, a figure that sits around the middle for similar areas and is slightly above the national average.
Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,390, which is well below the national figure. Only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate far below the state and national averages.
Daily living is more challenging here than in most areas, with 8% of people needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also more common than in most similar areas.
Caregiving is common, with 28.3% of people providing unpaid child care, which is higher than most areas. However, volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level.
The First Nations community is larger than in most similar areas. This group is a little younger than the national average and has an unemployment rate well below the national figure.
Homes are larger than average with 2.7 people per dwelling. One-parent families are very common, making up 24.1% of households, which is far above the national figure.
Renters are very common here, with 47.6% of households renting, far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 92.4% having three or more bedrooms.
Public transport access is excellent, with a high number of bus stops and very short walks to the nearest stop. However, only 7.3% of people work from home, far below the national average.
The area is highly mobile, as 42.4% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.8% of the population.
Unemployment is much higher than most areas at 9.3%, well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.
The neighborhood is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents are also within a short walk of health services, groceries, and schools.