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Crestmead
7 km²
A much younger population than the state average defines Crestmead, where the typical resident is just 29. This community is shaped by a high proportion of children and large families, which is reflected in the high number of people per home. While the area is characterised by a strong presence of separate houses, it also has a notably high rental rate. It is a diverse pocket of Logan where many residents were born overseas and a significant number of families are led by a single parent.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
17 schools within reach make Crestmead convenient for families.
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Crestmead is far younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 27.2% of the population. This is among the highest levels for similar areas, while seniors aged 65 and over are much fewer than usual at 8.2%.
Born overseas, 27.0% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure well above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while New Zealand is the most frequent birthplace outside Australia.
Language diversity is high, with 19.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is among the highest for similar areas.
About 42.0% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.9%.
Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 6.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, but only 46.3% completed Year 12.
Typical family incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the usual weekly family income sitting at $1,548. Only 8.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is lower than most areas.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.7% of residents. Additionally, 7.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.
Caring for children is a major part of community life, with 30.5% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national figure. However, volunteer rates are among the lowest at 8.2%.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with a typical age of 18, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures.
Homes are often crowded, with a typical 3.1 people per home, and one-parent families are far more common here than in most areas at 25.8%.
Renters make up 45.0% of the community, far above the national average, and very few people own their homes outright. Most dwellings are separate houses with three or more bedrooms.
While 93.3% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, working from home is far less common here than across Australia. Most people commute by car.
The community is quite mobile, with 39.7% of people moving in the last five years. About 10.1% of residents arrived from overseas recently, which is higher than in most areas.
The unemployment rate is 9.2%, which is well above the state and national figures. Many residents work as labourers, machinery operators, or in health care and social assistance.
Crestmead is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or park. However, it has far fewer walkable amenities per 1,000 residents than the state average.