Deebing Heights

The area is far younger than the state and national averages, with very few people aged 65 and over. A high 27.6% of residents are children under 15, and de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.9% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the Queensland average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the main language for 88.4% of the community. While 8.8% use another language at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average.

A large 46.1% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 46.9% of residents.

Education levels are high, with 67.1% of people completing Year 12, a figure far above the state average. About 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,225. Over a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report better health than the state average, with lower rates of long-term health conditions. However, mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in most similar areas.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 39.7% of people providing it—among the highest at this level. There is also a very strong presence of Defence Force veterans, at 12.1%.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 18. They also have high Year 12 completion rates and a typical personal income well above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, typically holding 3.0 people. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a much lower number of people living alone compared to the state.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 97.1% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common here than average, while very few people own their homes outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 68% of people driving to work. Public transport is almost non-existent, with no stops or routes available within the area.

Deebing Heights is seeing significant movement, with 67% of residents arriving in the last five years. This includes a higher than average number of recent arrivals from overseas.

Workforce activity is very high, with 79.8% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national average. Many residents work in public administration, health, and retail.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or transport stops within a 15-minute walk. Only parks and a few schools are reachable on foot.