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Cannon Hill
4 km²
A typical resident of Cannon Hill is just 34, making this one of the youngest communities in the region. It is a highly educated and prosperous area where many adults hold university degrees and household incomes are well above the national figure. The neighborhood is extremely well-connected, with nearly all homes within a short walk of parks, shops, and public transport. This mix of young professionals and families creates a fast-moving community where more than half the population has moved in within the last five years.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
26 schools within reach make Cannon Hill convenient for families.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with 19.0% of people being children under 15. People in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.
Overseas-born residents make up 25.9% of the population, which is well above the Queensland average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.
Around 15.1% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little below the national figure.
No religion is common here, with 43.4% of residents reporting no religious affiliation, which is well above the national figure.
Education levels are among the highest at this level, with 37.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above both the state and national averages.
Incomes are very high here, with typical weekly family earnings of $2,884, which is well above the national figure. About 35.2% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.
Residents generally enjoy good health, as those needing help with daily activities and those with long-term health conditions are both lower than in most areas.
Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, while volunteering and providing general unpaid care are both lower than typical.
First Nations residents in this area have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion than most other areas, and the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.
Families with children make up 61.5% of households. The number of people per home is 2.5, which is about the same as the Queensland and Australian figures.
Renting is much more common here than in most areas, and typical weekly rents of $450 are a little above the national figure. Home loans are also much more expensive than usual, with typical monthly payments of $2,396.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, supported by a very high number of bus routes and stops. Working from home is also more common here than in most areas.
The community is very mobile, with 54.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure.
A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and full-time employment is much higher than in most areas.
This is a very walkable area where 98.6% of homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks, groceries, and health services within 15 minutes.