Calamvale

Calamvale is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with children under 15 making up 21.7% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.

Over half of all residents (55.3%) were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Australian.

Language diversity is very high, with 58.6% of people using a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 21.4% of the community.

Religious patterns are similar to the national figure, with 38.5% of people reporting no religion and 34% identifying as Christian.

The community is highly qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher rate of 36.9% and a Year 12 completion rate of 76.1%, both of which are far above the national average.

Typical household incomes are a little above the Queensland figure at $1,874 a week. About 20% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most areas.

Residents report better health than the national average, with far fewer people living with long-term health conditions (18.3%) or mental health conditions (4.7%).

A high number of people (32.4%) provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas.

The First Nations community is relatively small, though they have a higher typical household income ($2,053) and a higher Year 12 completion rate (50.5%) than the state average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home and 64.6% of households consisting of couples with children. Conversely, very few people live alone.

Most homes are large, with 96.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in other areas, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $410.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 6% of people commuting by bus. The area is well-served, with 34 public transport stops and a short walk to the nearest one.

The area is highly dynamic, with 45.6% of residents moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals (13.6%).

More adults are working or looking for work (66.2%) compared to the state average. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance.

Calamvale is very walkable, with 88.5% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 93.6% are within a 15-minute walk of a school.