Chermside

The population is markedly young, with a typical age of 35 and far fewer children under 15 than most areas. A high number of residents are in de facto relationships, and about 18.8% are seniors, which is a little above the national figure.

Cultural diversity is very high here, with 33.7% of people born overseas, far above the Queensland average. English and Australian ancestries are most common, while India is the most frequent overseas birthplace.

Reflecting its international character, 25.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state figure. This diversity is mirrored by a higher rate of people who speak little or no English compared to most areas.

About 41.3% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.8% report no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

The community is well-qualified, with 29.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 65.3% completing Year 12, both of which are well above the national figures.

Typical personal weekly income is $844, slightly above the national figure. However, the area has far fewer high-earning households, with only 12.5% earning $3,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, including a mental health condition rate of 12.7%, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, 8.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than most areas, with fewer people volunteering or providing unpaid care for children and housework.

First Nations residents here have a higher Year 12 completion rate than the national average. The typical personal income for this group is $689, which is well above the national figure.

Household sizes are much smaller than usual, with a typical of 1.9 people per home. This is driven by the fact that 41.9% of people live alone, a rate far above the state and national averages.

Rentals dominate the market at 62.6%, far above the national figure, with flats and apartments making up 58.7% of homes. Very few people own their homes outright, and three-bedroom properties are rare.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 8.1% of people commuting this way. This is supported by a high number of bus stops and a significant 16.7% of homes having no motor vehicle.

The area is highly transient, with 61.1% of residents moving in the last five years. This includes a very high proportion of recent overseas arrivals, at 25.1%.

About 62.2% of adults are working or looking for work. The local workforce is concentrated in health care and social assistance, though the unemployment rate is higher than in most areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport. Its walkability score of 8.5 is far above the Queensland average.