Cornubia

The area is largely made up of families, with nearly 20% of the population being children under 15. While the typical resident is 40, which is a little older than the state and national figures, the proportion of seniors is lower than in most similar areas.

Cornubia has a significant overseas-born population at 24.5%, which is much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and England is the most frequent birthplace outside of Australia.

English is the primary language for 88.6% of residents. While 8.9% use another language at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average.

About 40.8% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 51.7%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 63.9% completing Year 12, a figure well above the national average. This is consistent with the fact that a quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is notably wealthy, with typical weekly household incomes reaching $2,348, well above the national figure. About 33.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above both the state and national averages.

Health profiles are around the middle for its level, with 27.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. Asthma and arthritis are the most commonly reported long-term conditions.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 31.7% of people providing this support, well above the national average. However, the proportion of volunteers is lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in Cornubia see much stronger economic outcomes than most similar areas. Their typical household income is far above the national figure, and their Year 12 completion rate is far above the state and national averages.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. The area is dominated by couples with children, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state and national figures.

The landscape is almost entirely separate houses, with 96.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state, and typical mortgage payments are a little above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, though 18.2% work from home, which is well above the state average. While the area has a high number of public transport stops, only 1.4% of people use it to commute.

The population is fairly mobile, with 38.3% of residents moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are much less common here than in most similar areas.

The area has a very active workforce, with 69.3% of adults working or looking for work—well above the national figure. Major employment sectors include construction, health care, and education.

While 90.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, other amenities are harder to reach. Access to groceries and health services is far below the state average, and the overall walkability score is a little below the Queensland figure.