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Fig Tree Pocket
4 km²
A high-income residential enclave, Fig Tree Pocket is among the most affluent and well-qualified areas in the region. It is a family-oriented community where nearly a quarter of all residents are children, and most homes are large, detached houses. The area is defined by a professional workforce and high typical incomes, creating a wealthy suburb where many residents work from home in the heart of Brisbane.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
27 schools within reach make Fig Tree Pocket convenient for families.
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Children under 15 make up 22.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The area is notably younger than most similar places, with a much lower proportion of seniors compared to the state and national averages.
International ties are strong here, with 33.5% of people born overseas—far above the Queensland average of 22.7%. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
While 81.1% of residents speak only English, 17.0% use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Mandarin, Hindi and Cantonese are the most common other languages spoken.
About 41.2% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.9%.
This is a highly qualified community, with 53.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This is reflected in the fact that 86.3% of residents completed Year 12.
Weekly typical family incomes reach $4,226, which is far above the national figure of $2,120. More than half of all households earn $3,000 or more a week, placing the area among the highest for income in the region.
Residents enjoy better health than most, with a long-term health condition rate of 21.7%, which is well below the national average of 27.7%. Those needing help with daily activities are also fewer than in most similar areas.
The community is very active, with a volunteer rate of 22.9% and a high proportion of people caring for children unpaid (36.4%), which is well above the national average.
There are 36 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations households here have a typical income of $3,250, far above the national figure of $1,507.
Most homes are family-based, with 75.3% being couples with children. Because of this, households are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home compared to the national average of 2.5.
Housing is dominated by separate houses (99.4%), and 97.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. This is an expensive market where typical monthly mortgage payments are far above the national average at $3,033.
The area is heavily car-dependent, but 32.2% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21.0%. While public transport stops are plentiful, only 1.9% of people use it to commute.
The population is quite mobile, with 39.2% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.0% of the community.
A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work (68.9%), with many employed as professionals or managers. The most common industries are healthcare, professional services and education.
While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park or school, the area is largely car-dependent for other needs. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (5.6%) or health services (0.4%).