Cairns North

The community is notably young and diverse, with a typical resident aged 37 and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population that is well above the national figure. Children under 15 and seniors over 65 are much less common here than in most other areas.

Born overseas are 33.1% of residents, a figure far above the Queensland average. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there is a significant presence of people born in India, New Zealand and the Philippines.

Reflecting its international character, 23.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. English remains the main language for 59.3% of the population, followed by Mandarin and Punjabi.

About 40% of residents report no religion, a figure that sits around the middle for its level and is a little above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.1%.

The area is well-qualified, with 27.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. Many residents work in professional roles, with degrees in management, commerce and health.

Typical personal weekly income is a little above the national figure at $873. However, typical household and family incomes are a little below the state and national figures, and far fewer households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents here are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with long-term health conditions reported far less often than in the state or nation. Only 4.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children and housework are much less common here than in most areas. Interestingly, the number of people who served in the Defence Force is a little above the national average.

The First Nations community is large and noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29. It is also culturally distinct, with 32.4% of people speaking a First Nations language, far above the national figure.

Small households are the norm, as 45.6% of people live alone, which is far above the state average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Renting is the dominant tenure for 63.6% of households, far above the national average. The housing stock is almost entirely made up of flats or apartments, with very few detached houses or large three-bedroom homes.

Many residents live without a car, as 15.1% of homes have no vehicle, well above the state average. This is supported by a very high number of public transport departures and stops per person.

This is a highly mobile population, with 58.6% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 26.8% of the community.

Health care and social assistance is the largest employer, accounting for 23.8% of jobs. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is a little above the state and national figures.

Cairns North is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 8.5. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks and schools, far exceeding the state average.