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Canningvale

14 km²

A small and ageing community, Canningvale is a quiet residential area where the typical resident is 52. It is a place of strong contrast, with a high proportion of seniors and a significant First Nations population. The neighbourhood is almost entirely made up of detached houses, with most residents owning their homes and working full-time. It feels like a traditional rural-residential pocket, far removed from the bustle of the city.

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The area is far older than the national figure, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. There is a strong First Nations presence, at 9.3%, which is well above the Queensland average of 4.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than most other parts of the state.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community, and the percentage of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the dominant faith here, and the share of people reporting no religion is among the lowest for its level, sitting far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 22% having completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is about the same as the Queensland figure, though fewer households earn $3,000 or more per week compared to most areas.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, and the rate of people needing help with daily activities is well below the national figure.

Residents are very active in their community, with a volunteer rate that is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many people also provide unpaid care, a rate that is much higher than most areas.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 17, and enjoys a typical personal income that is far above the national figure.

Homes are slightly larger than average, with 2.7 people per dwelling. Over half of the households are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and renting is very uncommon at just 7%. Most homes are large, with 83.7% having three or more bedrooms.

Canningvale is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

The local workforce is very active, with a much higher share of people working or looking for work than most areas and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.

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