Graceville

Graceville has a young feel, as 23% of people are children under 15, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 39, and there are far fewer seniors here than in most similar areas.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 24.6% of people born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 12.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, a rate much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the community (43.2%) report having no religion, which is well above the Australian figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 48.4%.

Educational attainment is exceptionally high, with 83.5% of residents completing Year 12 and 52.4% holding a university degree. This is far above both the state and national averages.

The area is very wealthy, with typical weekly family incomes reaching $3,574, which is far above the national figure. Nearly 46% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the proportion of people with long-term health conditions is well below the state and national averages.

Community spirit is strong, with a higher than average 21.8% of people volunteering. There is also a much higher rate of people caring for children unpaid compared to the national figure.

There are 24 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their median personal income is among the highest at this level and far above the national average.

Families are common here, with 70.7% of homes consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why the typical home holds 2.9 people, which is higher than most areas.

Large homes dominate the landscape, with 88.6% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents of $495 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,600 are both well above the national average.

The suburb is highly connected, with 33.2% of people working from home and a much higher rate of public transport use than most areas. It is a short 12-minute drive to the city.

The population is quite mobile, with 42% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.6% of the community.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work. Most residents are employed in professional, technical, or health-related roles.

Graceville is very walkable, with 99% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport. It has a walkability score of 7.9, well above the state average.