Fairfield

Fairfield is a young community where children under 15 make up only 13.8%, well below the national figure of 18.2%. People aged 65 and over are also much less common here than in most areas.

The area is more diverse than the state average, with 27.2% of people born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while India and China are among the top countries of birth.

Language diversity is high, with 18.1% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is well above the Queensland average. However, very few people speak little or no English.

A majority of the community—53.8%—report no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation for the remainder.

This is a highly qualified area; 49.3% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the 26.3% national average. Schooling is also a strong point, with 83.3% of residents completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly household earning $2,267. About 32.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well above the state figure.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and those needing daily help. However, mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state at 19.3%. Conversely, fewer people provide unpaid care or do heavy housework compared to most other areas.

First Nations residents in Fairfield have a much higher typical personal income of $754 than the national figure. Education is also very high, with 77.8% completing Year 12.

Family sizes are typical for the region, with 2.5 people per home. About 24.9% of people live alone, which is consistent with the state and national averages.

Renters are very common here at 42%, far above the national average. Homes tend to be smaller, with 61.5% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national figure.

Public transport use is very high at 10.1%, and 10.1% of homes have no car. This is supported by an exceptional number of transit stops and a very short 7-minute drive to the city.

The population is highly mobile, with 55.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also far more common here than in the rest of the state.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work, far above the national average. Professionals make up the largest occupational group at 39.3%, often working in health or education.

Fairfield is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.7. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, parks, and health services.