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Clayfield
3 km²
Younger adults make up a large part of Clayfield, where the typical resident is 37. This is a high-earning, well-educated community with a strong international feel, as over a quarter of the population was born overseas. It is a highly urbanised area where many people live in apartments and rely on excellent public transport. The neighborhood is remarkably accessible, with every home sitting within a short walk of parks, schools, and shops.
Clayfield's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The population is younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 and seniors over 65 both appearing in lower numbers than most areas. This contributes to a typical age of 37 years.
People born overseas make up 26.9% of the community, which is much higher than most areas and well above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
A larger proportion of residents use another language at home compared to most areas, sitting well above the state average at 17.4%. However, the percentage of people who speak little or no English is a little below the national figure.
About 48.1% of residents identify as Christian, while 37.6% report no religion, a figure that is a little below the national average.
Clayfield is highly qualified, with 44.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above both the state and national figures. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level, at 79.8%.
Incomes are very high here; the typical family earns $2,842 a week, which is well above the national figure. Those earning $2,000 or more a week make up 22.5% of the population, a far higher share than seen in the rest of the state.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities. However, mental health conditions are a little above the national average.
Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 17.9% of people helping out. Conversely, far fewer people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to most areas.
First Nations residents here are noticeably older and have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion than the state average. A high 23.1% also speak a First Nations language.
The area has a very high number of people living alone, at 38.2%, which is far above the national figure. Households are generally smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home.
Renting is very common, with 43% of households renting, far above the national figure. The housing stock is dominated by flats or apartments (51.3%), and separate houses are among the lowest at this level.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 10.3% of people commuting this way. It is a well-connected hub with 102 routes and a very high number of weekly departures.
The community is quite mobile, with over half the population having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the highest at this level, at 23.3%.
A high 72% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national average. Many residents are professionals or managers, and 23.6% work from home.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks. Every home is also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.