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Dayboro
14 km²
Set in a hilly landscape with a strong focus on family life, Dayboro is a prosperous residential area of Greater Brisbane. It is a community of large homes and high incomes, where 22.8% of residents are children, a figure well above the national average. The area is largely car-dependent and feels distinct from the city, with a population that is generally wealthier and more likely to own a large detached house than those in most other similar areas.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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Dayboro is a family-oriented community where children under 15 make up 22.8% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 40 years old, and the area has fewer seniors than most similar places.
Most of the population was born in Australia, though 15.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in many similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.
English is the dominant language, with 91.4% of residents using it only. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.
A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion at 47.9%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.3%.
The area is well-educated, with 61.3% of residents having completed Year 12, which is well above the state average. Many adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, sitting slightly above the state figure.
Dayboro is a high-income area where typical household weekly earnings of $2,303 are well above the national figure. About 33.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas.
The community is generally healthy, with 3.8% of people needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the national rate. Long-term health conditions are reported at 29.3%, about the same as the state.
Family care is a priority here, as 34.3% of people provide unpaid childcare, well above the national average. The area also has a very high proportion of former Defence Force members at 7.3%.
There are 54 First Nations people in the area, who are notably older than the state average. They also earn much more than those in similar areas, with a First Nations unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Homes here are typically larger, with 2.9 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. Most households are couples with children, while very few people live alone compared to other areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses (96.4%), with 91.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 9.4%, far below the national rate of 30.6%.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 0.7% of people using public transport to commute. Almost every home has a vehicle, and 47.4% of households own two cars.
The area has seen significant movement, with 41.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are low at 1.1%, far below the national average.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 67.2%. The most common industries for local workers are construction, health care, and education.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.7. While many homes are within a short walk of health services, there is no access to public transport within a 10-minute walk.