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Carseldine
5 km²
Surrounded by a wealth of parks and public transport, Carseldine is a well-off suburb in Brisbane with a diverse, international feel. It is a place where many residents were born overseas and a high number of adults hold university degrees. This combination of global backgrounds and strong qualifications is reflected in the local workforce and higher-than-average incomes. The community is slightly older than the state average, with a significant number of seniors living in large, spacious family homes.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. This is especially true for seniors aged 65 and over, who make up 22.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average.
Many people here have global roots, with 32.7% born overseas, which is far above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Indian are among the most common ancestries reported.
Reflecting its international population, 24.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the state average. Common languages include Mandarin, Punjabi, Cantonese, and Hindi.
The community is more religious than most areas, with 52.5% identifying as Christian. Only 31.4% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is highly qualified, with 30.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 68.2% completing Year 12, both of which are well above state and national averages.
Household earnings are strong, with the typical weekly family income of $2,358 sitting above the national figure. About 26.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas.
A higher proportion of residents need help with daily activities (8.4%) compared to the state average. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 29.4%, which is about the same as the rest of the state.
More people here provide unpaid childcare (28.4%) than in most other areas. There is also a higher-than-average number of people who have served in the Defence Force.
First Nations residents in Carseldine are among the highest earners in the state, with a typical household income of $2,517. This group also shows very high education levels, with 70% completing Year 12.
Most homes are occupied by couples with children (60.7%), and households are slightly larger than the national average with 2.6 people per home.
The suburb is dominated by large homes, with 88.7% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. While 34.4% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are both higher than the state average.
Public transport use is among the highest for its level, supported by 31 stops and a very high frequency of departures. Despite this, 55.5% of workers still commute by car.
The area is quite mobile, with 41.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.4% of the population.
Employment is strong, with 60.6% of people working full-time. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and professional and technical services.
Carseldine is very accessible, with 99% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 100% near a park. However, only 38.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.