East Toowoomba

The area is notably young, with a typical age of 37 and a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. While 3.6% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a high 37.3% of residents live alone.

Most residents were born in Australia (80.7%), though the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

People using another language at home are much more common here than in similar areas, though this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%. English remains the primary language for 86.5% of the community.

Religious affiliation is higher than in most areas, with 53.4% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is well below both the state and national figures.

This is a highly qualified community where 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than typical for similar areas.

Family incomes are typically higher than the national figure, and 15.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week. This is much higher than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 9.9% of residents. This is slightly above the national figure of 8.8%.

Volunteering is a strong feature of the area, with 21.5% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20. Year 12 completion among First Nations residents is far above the national figure at 52.0%.

A very high 37.3% of people live alone, which is far above the national figure. Households are generally smaller, with 2.2 people per home.

Renters are much more common here than in most areas, making up 42.5% of households. Homes are generally smaller, with a much lower proportion of three-plus bedroom houses compared to the state.

While the area has a higher number of public transport stops than most similar places, only 0.3% of people use them to commute. People are also far less likely to work from home than the national average.

The community is highly transient, with over half the population moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are among the highest at this level, far exceeding the national figure.

Full-time employment is higher than in most areas, with many residents working as professionals. The most common industries are health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 8.0 and almost every home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services. This far exceeds the state average for amenity access.