Glenvale

The area is noticeably younger than both Queensland and Australia, with 20% of the population being children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.5% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

While 15.7% of residents were born overseas—a higher figure than most similar areas—this is still well below the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and German.

A higher proportion of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure of 22.3%. English is the primary language for 81.9% of the community.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 56% of residents identifying as Christian. The share of people reporting no religion is well below the national average.

About 53.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than in similar areas but well below the state average. Qualifications in management, commerce, and engineering are the most frequent.

Typical personal weekly income is $827, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week is far below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 31.2% of people living with a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are reported at a rate much higher than typical.

A higher number of people care for children unpaid compared to the national average. However, volunteering rates are much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents here are noticeably younger than the state average and have a higher Year 12 completion rate of 51.2%. Typical personal income for this group is well above the national figure.

One-parent families make up 18.6% of the community, which is well above the national average. Family sizes are typical for the region, with an average of 2.5 people per home.

Rental properties are far more common here than across Australia, with 42.8% of homes being rented. Most homes are large, with 87.6% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, as only 0.3% of people commute via public transport. Working from home is much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Glenvale is seeing high movement, with 55.9% of residents moving in the last five years. This is far above the national average and is consistent with a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

Employment rates are strong, with 62.4% of people working full-time, which is well above the national figure. The most common industries for locals are health care and social assistance.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While 92% of homes are within a short walk of a park, almost no one can walk to health services.