Gilston

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with 25.6% of people being children under 15. This is much higher than most areas, and the typical age of 35 is significantly lower than the national figure of 38.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 20.1% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this remains well below the national figure.

Most residents speak only English at home. While 6.1% of people use another language—a figure higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the national average.

A high number of residents report having no religion, at 47.8%, which is well above both the Queensland and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.7%.

School completion is strong here, with 62.2% of people finishing Year 12, which is well above the national average. About 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are high, with 28.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. The typical household income of $2,446 is much higher than in most other areas.

Residents generally report better health than most other areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (24.0%) and mental health conditions (6.8%) compared to the state and nation.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 39.4% of people doing so—far above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of children in the community.

First Nations people in Gilston are noticeably younger than those in other areas, with a typical age of 18. Year 12 completion among this group is also very high at 69.6%, far above the national figure.

Family homes are the norm, with 70.3% being couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with 3.2 people per home, which is well above the national average.

The suburb is dominated by large separate houses, with 94.4% having three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are high, with a typical monthly cost of $2,172, well above the state average.

Car use is essential, with 67.6% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with nearly half having two and 19.9% having three.

The community is quite mobile, with 39.0% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent overseas arrivals are less common here than in most other areas.

More adults are working or looking for work (73.9%) compared to most other areas. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is lower than both the state and national figures.

The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.