Cannonvale

The area is notably young, with the typical resident aged 37 and a much lower proportion of seniors compared to the state and national figures. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population sits at 3.2%.

Born overseas, 22.0% of residents come from other countries, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language for 82.2% of the community. While 8.2% of people use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the Queensland and national averages.

More than half of residents (50.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and much higher than most similar areas.

Qualification levels are lower than the state and national figures, with 15.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly personal income is $873, which is a little above the national figure. Typical weekly household income is $1,639, placing the area around the middle for its level.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions (21.7%) or needing help with daily activities (3.3%).

Participation in unpaid work is low, with much lower rates of volunteering and unpaid care than most similar areas. About 26.4% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is about the same as the national figure.

The First Nations community here is doing well compared to national trends, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.8% and a Year 12 completion rate that is far above the national average.

Family structures are diverse, with a much higher proportion of one-parent families and more people living alone than in most similar areas. About 50.7% of households consist of couples with children.

Renting is very common, with 45.0% of households renting—far above the national average. There are fewer detached houses and smaller homes here, with 69.0% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, which is much lower than most areas.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, and only 7.0% work from home, which is far below the national figure. Public transport use is slightly higher than in most similar areas, despite a lack of local transport stops.

The population is very transient, as 53.8% of people moved in the last five years—among the highest rates for this level. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.2% of the community.

The workforce is very active, with 68.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in accommodation and food services, reflecting the local economy.

Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park or groceries, but the area remains mostly car-dependent. This is likely due to the steep terrain and a complete lack of nearby public transport stops.