Gleneagle

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a high proportion of children and a smaller share of seniors. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.2% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has far fewer overseas-born people compared to the rest of the country. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.4% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is well below the state and national figures.

Nearly half of residents report no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little below those in Queensland and Australia. About 15% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is around the middle for its level.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 34% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 12.7% having a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is common, with 30.7% of people caring for children, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations people in Gleneagle are far younger than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 15. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of children and the fact that one-parent families are much more common than in most areas.

Large homes dominate the landscape, as 90.3% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common here than the national average, and outright home ownership is a little below the state figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with almost no one commuting by public transport. While most homes have at least one vehicle, the walk to the nearest transit stop is much longer than in most areas.

The community has seen significant movement, with 43.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than the national average.

Full-time employment is a little above the national figure, though the unemployment rate is also higher than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, construction, or retail.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.