Glenella

The community is notably young, with 21% of residents being children under 15, which is a little above the national figure. Seniors make up only 12.8% of the population, a figure well below the Queensland average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

About 10.6% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still a little below the state average.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, as the proportion of people with no religion is well below both the state and national figures.

A higher number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the national average. Qualifications in engineering and management are particularly common.

Earnings are very high in Glenella, with 36.1% of households earning over $3,000 a week, far above the national figure. Typical weekly household income is $2,535, which is among the highest for its level.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than the state average.

Caring for children is a common activity here, with 32.6% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average.

The First Nations community is relatively small but does well, with a Year 12 completion rate of 58.5%, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household, which is a little above the national average. Very few people live alone compared to other areas.

Large family homes dominate, as 95.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Most are separate houses, and typical weekly rents are a little above the state figure.

The area is very car-reliant, with 72.2% of people driving to work and only 5.3% working from home, which is far below the national figure.

The population is quite mobile, with 37.9% moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.3% of the community, which is a little above the state average.

Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of 2.6% and a higher proportion of full-time workers than the national average. Many residents work in health care, mining, and retail.

While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, the area is mostly car-dependent. Very few residents can walk to groceries or health services, far below the state average.