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Chapel Hill
5 km²
Positioned in the hills of Brisbane's west, Chapel Hill is a wealthy, family-oriented suburb. It is a highly educated community where many residents hold advanced degrees and earn incomes far above the national figure. The area is distinct for its large, detached homes and a significant population of overseas-born residents. With a high number of children and a strong professional workforce, it is a settled and affluent residential enclave.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 42. However, children under 15 make up 20.7% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
People born overseas make up 36% of the community, a figure far above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, with Chinese ancestry also representing a significant group.
Language diversity is high, with 23.3% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the state figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken here.
About 43% of residents report having no religion, a figure well above the national average. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 46.2%.
This is an exceptionally well-qualified community, with 55.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the fact that 85.1% of residents completed Year 12.
Incomes are very high, with the typical family earning $3,234 a week, well above the national figure. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state average.
Health outcomes are generally good, as the proportion of people with long-term health conditions is lower than in most other areas. Only 4.4% of residents need help with daily activities.
Community involvement is high, with 21.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Many residents provide unpaid care, and 34% are caring for children without pay.
The First Nations community is small, numbering 43 people. This group is noticeably older than the state average and has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 71.9%.
Families are the norm here, with 68.6% of homes consisting of couples with children. Consequently, homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 96.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While 42.5% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,427, which is much higher than most areas.
A significant 34.2% of the workforce works from home, far above the national figure. The area is well-served by buses, and only 1.9% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The community is relatively stable, though 37.5% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 9.9% of the population.
The workforce is largely professional, with 44.1% of workers in professional roles. Most residents are employed full-time, and 65.4% are either working or looking for work.
The suburb is somewhat walkable, with 96.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can easily reach parks and groceries on foot, though the terrain is steeper than the state average.