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Geebung
4 km²
Daily life in Geebung is defined by exceptional convenience, with almost every home within a short walk of shops, parks, and schools. It is a relatively affluent community of 4,850 people where high levels of education and strong incomes are common. The area is notably family-oriented, with a higher proportion of children and larger homes than most other similar places. This blend of professional success and accessibility makes it a highly desirable residential hub within Greater Brisbane.
Geebung's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 28 schools serve Geebung.
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The typical resident is 38, and the community has a higher share of children under 15 and more de facto relationships than most similar areas.
A significant 20.1% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the national figure.
About 11.8% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas.
Religious patterns are typical for the region, with 49.8% identifying as Christian and 41.4% reporting no religion.
Geebung is highly qualified, with 28.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 67.6% having completed Year 12, both of which are far above the state average.
Earnings are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical family income of $2,549 a week and 29.9% of households earning over $3,000 weekly.
While long-term health conditions are around the national average, 7.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.
Unpaid childcare is more common here than in most areas, while volunteering rates are lower than typical.
The First Nations community is relatively small, but typical household incomes are well above both the state and national figures.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household and a high proportion of couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 91.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms, though typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,000 are much higher than most areas.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, supported by a very high number of stops and a short walk to the nearest transit point.
The community is fairly stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the state and national figures.
More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, and full-time employment is well above the national average.
The area is very walkable, with 99.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks, and 93.2% within 10 minutes of public transport.