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Daisy Hill
9 km²
Far more people were born overseas in Daisy Hill than in the typical Queensland town, with 32.8% of residents arriving from abroad. This multicultural mix helps explain why 20.2% of the community uses a language other than English at home. It is a relatively young and professional area where families often live in large homes, and many parents are busy raising children. The neighbourhood is highly walkable and well-connected, making it a practical spot for working families.
Families are well catered for: 21 schools serve Daisy Hill.
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The community is younger than most, with a typical age of 38 and a higher share of children under 15 (20.7%) compared to the national figure.
People born overseas make up 32.8% of the population, which is far above the Queensland average of 22.7%.
Language diversity is high, with 20.2% of residents using a language other than English at home, though this is slightly below the national figure.
Christianity is the most common faith at 48.5%, while 39.4% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.
The area is well-qualified, with 66.9% of residents completing Year 12 and 26.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both figures being well above the state average.
Household incomes are strong; the typical weekly household income is $2,004, which is a little above the national figure of $1,746.
Health levels are slightly better than average, with 26.5% of people living with a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure.
Caring for children is a common activity here, with 32.7% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average of 26.3%.
The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 17, and a Year 12 completion rate (61.8%) that is far above the national average.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household, and 59.8% of families consisting of couples with children.
The area is dominated by large homes, with 90% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms and 85.7% being separate houses.
Public transport is highly accessible with 31 stops, and 3.3% of people use it to commute, which is higher than in most similar areas.
The population is quite mobile, with 40.6% of residents having moved house in the last five years.
Employment rates are high, with 67.8% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure of 61.1%.
The suburb is very walkable, with 99.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 97.6% within 10 minutes of public transport.