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Chermside West
4 km²
A significant number of older adults and overseas-born residents live in Chermside West. The community is more diverse and highly educated than most similar areas, with many residents holding university degrees. This professional profile is reflected in the area's high typical incomes, which sit well above the national figure. With a large population of nearly 7,000 people, it is a well-established suburb where family homes are the norm.
Chermside West's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The area is a little older than the state and national average, with 20.8% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 17.8% of the population.
Born overseas, 25.1% of residents come from other countries, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high here, with 18.0% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the Queensland average, though it remains well below the national figure.
About 37.7% of the community reported having no religion, which is a little below the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 52.3%.
Residents are highly qualified, with 29.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 66.2%.
Incomes are strong here, as 28.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical household income is $2,124, which is a little above the national figure.
A little more than 30% of people have a long-term health condition. This is a little above the national figure, and 6.4% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, at 27.7%. Notably, 4.6% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most similar areas.
The First Nations community is relatively small but successful, with a Year 12 completion rate of 55.2% and an unemployment rate of 4.1%, both far better than state and national figures.
Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.7 people per household. Couples with children make up the majority of families at 59.7%.
Detached houses are very common, and 93.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. However, costs are high, with typical weekly rents of $455 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,058.
Public transport use is much higher than most areas, supported by a high number of bus stops. Only 4.6% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The area has seen significant movement, with 39.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.0% of the population.
A higher proportion of people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Many residents work in professional roles, particularly in health care and social assistance.
The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Nearly all residents live within 10 minutes of public transport.