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Deagon
3 km²
A very walkable urban environment defines Deagon, where almost every home is within a short stroll of groceries, parks and public transport. The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with the typical resident aged 42. While many residents are born in Australia, there is a significant presence of people from England and New Zealand. It is a well-resourced area with high typical family incomes and a workforce often employed in professional roles.
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The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. A higher than usual proportion of the population are in de facto relationships, and 18.6% are seniors aged 65 and over.
About 18.5% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 89% of the community. While 6.9% use another language at home—a rate higher than most similar areas—this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Nearly half the population (46.5%) report no religion, a figure well above both the Queensland and Australian averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.6%.
The community is well-qualified, with a much higher proportion of people completing Year 12 compared to most similar areas. About 22% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Family wealth is high here, with a typical weekly family income of $2,283, which is a little above the state figure. Personal weekly incomes are also higher than in most similar areas.
Residents experience higher rates of health challenges than most similar areas. This includes a significantly higher proportion of people with a long-term health or mental health condition.
The area has a higher than usual number of former Defence Force members. However, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in most similar areas.
First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but they have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion compared to most similar areas.
There is a high number of people living alone (32.3%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families than in most similar areas. Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.3 people per household.
Separate houses are far more common here than in the state average, though homes are more likely to be rented than in similar areas. The typical weekly rent is $350.
Public transport is a major feature, with a very high number of stops and 5.9% of people using it to commute. About 10% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.
The community has seen significant movement, with 38.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are less common than in most other areas.
A higher than usual proportion of the population is working or looking for work. Full-time employment is also higher than the state and national averages, with many working in health, construction and administration.
Deagon is very walkable, with 93% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential amenities. Almost every resident can walk to public transport and a park in under 15 minutes.