Draper

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 42. However, children under 15 make up 20.3% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

People born overseas make up 18.8% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this remains well below the Queensland and Australian averages.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 93.1% of residents. Only 5.0% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

About 44.9% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Draper is highly qualified, with 34.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 21.9%. School completion is also very high, with 74.7% finishing Year 12.

Income levels are among the highest for this area type, with 45.5% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, far exceeding the national average of 22.6%.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the 25.5% of people with a long-term health condition is well below the Queensland average.

Community spirit is high, with 24.3% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also much more common here than in most other areas.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 13.

Families are the norm here, with 66.9% of homes consisting of couples with children. Consequently, people per home is a little above the national average at 3.1.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 98.6% of dwellings being detached. Large homes are standard, as 98.2% of houses have three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, though 29.4% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. Public transport is almost non-existent, with no stops or routes serving the area.

Residential stability is high, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years being well below the national average.

The workforce is very active, with 75% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Unemployment is exceptionally low at 1.2%.

Draper is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.