Forest Glen

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than both Queensland and Australia. This is driven by a very large senior population, with 29.3% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national average.

About 20.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 48.5%.

English is the primary language for 92.2% of the community. Very few people speak little or no English (0.2%), and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

About 41.2% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 50.5%.

The area has a higher-than-usual number of adults with bachelor degrees or higher (18.7%) and a high rate of Year 12 completion. It is well-served by schools, with six located within 3km.

Typical weekly personal income is $656, which is a little below the national figure. While most households earn under $3,000 a week, 10.3% of individuals earn $2,000 or more.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.0% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.9%.

A higher number of residents spend significant time on unpaid work, with 27.1% doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Volunteering is also more common here than in the state average.

First Nations residents are typically older (36) and earn more than those in other similar areas, with a typical personal income of $849, which is well above the national figure.

Families with children make up 54.7% of households. The average home has 2.5 people, which is consistent with both the state and national figures.

Homes are overwhelmingly separate houses (97.5%), and nearly half (49.6%) are owned outright, far above the national average. However, rents are very high, with a typical weekly cost of $500.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 62.6% of workers drive to work. Despite this, it has a very high number of public transport stops and a short walk to the nearest one.

The community has seen significant movement, with 56.1% of people moving house in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work (53.5%) compared to the national average. Those who are employed often work in health care, retail, or construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.8. While most homes are within a short walk of public transport and health services, very few are near a school or park.