Ferny Glen

The population is far older than the national figure, with 22% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.2%, which is well below the Queensland average.

People born overseas make up 18.7% of the community, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still below the state and national figures. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the main language for 87.9% of residents. While 9.9% use another language at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Nearly half the population (48.4%) report having no religion, a figure well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44%.

About 43.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.9% of the population.

Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is about the same as the state average. While many earn high weekly pay, 22.9% of households earn under $650 a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.8% of people. Mental health conditions are also reported at a much higher rate than in similar areas.

Unpaid housework is a major part of local life, with 31.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. This is far above the national figure, while far fewer people provide unpaid childcare.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are generally small, with 2.3 people per dwelling. Couples without children make up 45.9% of households, while a quarter of residents live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 82.9% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is very high, with a typical weekly cost of $475, well above the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. However, 23.8% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

The area has seen significant movement, with 39.8% of residents moving house in the last five years.

Full-time employment is high at 64.3%, well above the national average. Many of the local workforce are employed in construction, mining, or public administration.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of zero. There are no shops, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.