Ferny Grove

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the Queensland average. However, the area has more children under 15 than most places, and far fewer people living alone than the national figure.

About 21.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 88.5% of the community. While 9.4% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (43.9%), which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 48.4%.

Ferny Grove is highly qualified, with 30.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This is reflected in Year 12 completion rates that are far above the state figure.

Typical weekly household income is $2,183, which is well above the national figure. About 32.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate far above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, including mental health conditions (11.1%), which is a little above the national figure.

Community involvement is high, with 18.0% of people volunteering. A striking 8.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

There are 108 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the national average and has a Year 12 completion rate far above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home—a little above the national figure. This is consistent with the fact that over 60% of households are couples with children.

Large homes are the norm, with 93.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Most are separate houses, and 37.5% are owned outright.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 5.7% commuting this way. The area is well served by 20 stops, and 23.0% of the workforce works from home.

About 35.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas, although this is well below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is active, with 64.6% of adults working or looking for work. Many professionals work in health care, public administration, and education.

The suburb is quite walkable, with 99.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. It also has a high number of walkable amenities per 1,000 residents compared to the state.