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Everton Park
4 km²
Short walks to parks, schools, and shops define daily life in Everton Park. This is a young, well-educated community where the typical resident is only 35, noticeably younger than the national figure. It stands out as a high-earning area with a professional workforce, though it has a very high proportion of renters. With a strong transit network and many people working from home, it is a highly connected hub within Brisbane.
Everton Park's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is notably younger than the rest of the state, with 18.2% of the population being children. De facto relationships are more common here than in most other areas.
About 21.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in similar areas, though this is slightly below the Queensland average.
English is the main language for 84% of people, but 13.4% use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Religious diversity is evident, with 43.2% of residents reporting no religion, a figure well above the national average.
The area is highly qualified, with 34.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the state average of 21.9%.
Incomes are strong here; typical weekly household earnings are $2,018, and 26.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most areas.
Mental health conditions are reported by 10.9% of residents, which is a little above the national figure and much higher than in similar areas.
Unpaid childcare is common, with 29.4% of people providing this care, and the area has a very high proportion of former Defence Force members.
First Nations residents in the area have an unemployment rate of 5.8%, which is well below the state and national figures.
Living arrangements vary, with 28% of people living alone and 15.4% of households being one-parent families, both of which are higher than in most areas.
Rental activity is high, with 40.4% of homes rented, which is well above the national average. Detached houses are less common here than in the rest of the state.
The area is well connected, with 20.6% of people working from home and a high number of residents using public transport compared to other areas.
The population is quite mobile, as 50.4% of residents have moved in the last five years, and 13.3% are recent arrivals from overseas.
Employment is strong, with 73% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average, and many employed in health and public administration.
The area is very walkable, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and groceries.