Forestdale

The community is older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 43. While 17.3% of the population are children, there is a much lower rate of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

A significant 27.7% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the Queensland figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

Many residents use a language other than English at home, at 19.1%, which is well above the state average. Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Hindi are the most common additional languages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 52.9% of people identifying as Christians and only 32.7% reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The area is well-qualified, with 63.3% of residents completing Year 12, a figure well above the national average. A little above the state average, 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Forestdale is a high-income area where typical household weekly earnings of $2,675 are well above the national figure. Among the highest at its level, 40.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions (25.4%) and mental health conditions (6.6%) compared to the state.

Unpaid care is common here, as 27.7% of people care for children, which is a little above the national figure. A higher than average 3.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 33 people. However, First Nations household income is far above the state and national averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 65.6% of households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 96.6% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 45.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Most residents rely on cars, with 63% driving to work and only 0.8% using public transport. This dependency is clear in the 88% of homes that own two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with 31% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 66.1%. Common industries include construction, health care, and manufacturing.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While most homes are near a park, almost no one can walk to a school, health service, or grocery store within 15 minutes.