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Carindale
11 km²
Higher incomes and education levels than most similar areas define Carindale. This is a professional community where over a third of adults hold a bachelor's degree and household earnings are well above the national figure. It is an established, multicultural hub with a significant population born overseas. The area is primarily made up of large family homes and is very well connected by public transport.
Carindale's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. While children under 15 make up 17.8% of the population, there is also a higher than average proportion of seniors aged 65 and over.
Carindale is very diverse, with 33.9% of people born overseas, which is far above the state figure. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.
A large proportion of the community uses a language other than English at home, at 29.1%, which is well above the national average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 57.9% of people identifying as Christian and only 30.4% reporting no religion.
The community is highly qualified, with 38.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and Year 12 completion is also much higher than the state average at 73.9%.
Incomes are significantly high here, with 37.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,737 is well above the national figure.
Residents generally report good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both being lower than in most other areas.
More people here provide unpaid childcare than in most other areas, which is consistent with the high number of families with children.
First Nations residents are a small part of the population, but they have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (72.5%) than the state or national figures.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home. This is higher than most areas, and the community has a lower rate of people living alone.
The area is dominated by large homes, with 91% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 45.5% of houses are owned outright, though typical mortgage payments are well above the national figure.
Public transport is a major feature, with 97.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. This high level of access helps explain why the area has more public transport commuters than most similar places.
The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the state and national averages.
A high percentage of residents are working or looking for work. Many are employed as professionals or managers, with a significant 22.1% of the workforce working from home.
Carindale is somewhat walkable and every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, it is further from health services and groceries than the state average.