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Capalaba
19 km²
A very walkable urban hub with a score of 6.9, Capalaba is a large and diverse community of 18,002 people. It is an area where most residents live within a short walk of health services and groceries. The population is slightly younger than the national typical age of 38, and the community is welcoming to a high proportion of overseas-born residents. This blend of accessibility and diversity creates a well-connected suburb within the Redland region.
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The typical resident is 39, which is lower than most similar areas. While the population of children is about the same as the national figure, there is a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here than in most similar areas.
A large number of people were born overseas, at 22.0%, which is much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while New Zealand is the most frequent overseas birthplace.
Many residents use a language other than English at home, a rate much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still well below the Queensland figure of 13.2%.
About 43.0% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.6%.
The area has more people who finished Year 12 than most similar areas, though the 16.8% with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average. Local schools are larger and have a higher advantage score than most similar areas.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,747, which is higher than most similar areas. This is about the same as the national figure of $1,746.
Residents here report long-term health conditions and mental health conditions at rates much higher than most similar areas. This is consistent with a higher than average 6.5% of people needing help with daily activities.
More people care for children unpaid here than in most similar areas. However, the 12.3% who volunteer is much lower than most similar areas.
The community has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level. These residents have a higher Year 12 completion rate than the national average, though unemployment is a little higher than the national figure.
Homes here tend to be larger than most, with 2.6 people per dwelling. One-parent families make up 15.7% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Most homes are separate houses, and 82.7% have three or more bedrooms, which is well above the national figure. Weekly rents are much higher than most similar areas, typically reaching $385.
Public transport is very accessible here, with more stops per 1,000 people than most areas. While 64.1% still commute by car, the proportion of people using public transport is much higher than in similar areas.
About 35.8% of people moved here in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. This movement is lower than the state and national trends.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The local workforce is largely employed in health care, construction, and retail.
This is a very walkable suburb, with 87.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of city amenities. Nearly all residents live within a short walk of a park or public transport stop.