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Enoggera
9 km²
A high number of residents have moved into Enoggera in the last five years, making it a dynamic and evolving community. It is a notably young area where the typical resident is just 31, far younger than the national figure. This youthful energy is matched by high levels of education and income, with many professionals living and working here. It is a well-connected hub in Brisbane where a large proportion of the population rents their homes.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with only 8.9% of people aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.
About 18.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the Queensland and Australian averages.
Language diversity is higher than in most similar areas, with 11.9% of people using another language at home. However, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large portion of the community has no religious affiliation, at 44.4%, which is well above both the state and national figures.
Residents are highly qualified; 36.4% hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the state and national figures.
The area is affluent, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,188, which is well above the national figure. Households earning over $3,000 a week are much more common here than in most similar areas.
People with long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the national figure.
Participation in unpaid housework and care is much lower than in most similar areas. Notably, 17.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a figure far above the state and national averages.
First Nations residents here have a Year 12 completion rate of 74.5%, which is far above the national average. Their typical personal income is also far above the figures for Queensland and Australia.
Single-person households are more common here than in most similar areas, with 28.2% of people living alone. One-parent families are also more frequent than in most similar areas.
Renting is very common, with 45.4% of households renting, far above the national figure. Homes owned outright are among the lowest at this level, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, which is consistent with 9.3% of homes having no motor vehicle. Working from home is also more common here than in the state or nation.
The area has seen significant movement, with 53.2% of people moving in the last five years—far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common than in most similar areas.
Employment rates are very strong, with adults working or looking for work far above the state and national averages. Many residents work in public administration and safety.
Enoggera is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2, far above the state average. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and health services.