Corinda

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. It is a populous community of 5,555 people, with a higher than usual proportion of children under 15.

Born overseas make up 24.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish and Scottish.

Around 13.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. However, this is about the same as the Queensland average, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little below the national figure.

Religious affiliation follows broader trends, with 48.2% of people identifying as Christian and 41.3% reporting no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

Education levels are among the highest at this level, with 46.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the state and national averages.

Typical weekly household income is $2,188, which is well above the national figure. This high earning power is evident in the 36.2% of households that earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate far above the state and nation.

Most residents are in good health, though the proportion of people with a mental health condition is a little above the national figure. About 27.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average.

Community spirit is high, with 20.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher than usual number of people providing unpaid care, including 30.7% who care for children.

The First Nations community is small, with 55 people. This group is doing well compared to others, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and typical personal incomes far above the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 64.1% of households. Because of this, the number of people per home is slightly higher than the national figure.

Housing is expensive, with typical monthly mortgage payments well above the state average. While 68.8% of homes are separate houses, the area has a much higher rate of renters than most similar areas.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, and 29.1% of people work from home, which is far above the state average. The area is very well served, with 22 public transport stops.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.4% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is a little below the national figure. Many work as professionals or managers in health, education and technical fields.

Corinda is very walkable, with a score well above the state average. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, and 89.4% are within easy walking distance of groceries.