Carina Heights

The community is notably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 36 and far fewer seniors than most areas. It is also a place where de facto relationships are more common than in the rest of the state.

A significant 26.3% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the Queensland average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

Many residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is well above the state average. This diversity is reflected in the use of Mandarin, Greek, and Cantonese throughout the neighborhood.

Religious views are split, with 46.3% identifying as Christian and 41.5% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland figure.

This is a highly qualified area where 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas, at 72.6%.

Earnings are high here, with a typical weekly family income of $2,365. This is much higher than most areas, and 16.7% of people earn $2,000 or more each week.

Mental health conditions are reported more often here than in most areas, at 11.7%. Other health indicators, such as the need for daily assistance, are about the same as the state and national figures.

Unpaid care for children is around the middle for its level, though fewer people here do 15 or more hours of housework than in other similar areas.

The First Nations community is larger than in 90% of similar areas. Residents in this group have higher typical incomes and a far higher Year 12 completion rate than the state average.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 18.8%. Homes are generally smaller than average, with 2.3 people per household.

Rental properties are far more common here than nationally, with 41.4% of households renting. Separate houses are also much less common than the state average, as many residents live in townhouses.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, supported by a high number of bus routes and stops. This makes it easy for residents to commute, with a typical drive time to the city of only 14 minutes.

The neighborhood is very dynamic, with 48.5% of people moving in within the last five years. This is well above the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. The workforce is largely professional, with many residents employed in health care, education, and technical services.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Residents have excellent access to essentials, with 90% of homes within a short walk of health services.