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Grange
2 km²
Younger families are a defining feature of Grange, where the typical resident is just 37 and children make up a much higher share of the population than most areas. This is an affluent, highly educated community in the inner suburbs of Brisbane, with half of all adults holding a university degree. The area is marked by high incomes and a strong professional workforce, creating a well-to-do neighbourhood where most homes are large, detached houses. It is a walkable and connected hub that attracts a growing number of working professionals.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The community is notably young, with 24.3% of residents being children under 15 and only 9.1% aged 65 and over, both of which are well below state and national figures. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.9% of the population, which is lower than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in many similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the main language for 91.0% of the community, though 7.4% use another language at home. This is higher than most similar areas, but still far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 42.4% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 52.2%.
Education levels are among the highest for its level, with 49.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 84.6%.
This is a very high-earning area where 51.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family income is $3,867, which is far above the national figure of $2,120.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 22.6% of people, which is well below the national average. Only 2.6% of people need help with daily activities.
The area has a strong culture of volunteering at 21.0% and an unusually high number of people providing unpaid childcare, at 37.3%.
There are 43 First Nations people in the area, who have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (62.5%) and a higher typical personal income than most similar areas.
Families are the mainstay here, with 73.3% of households being couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling.
Detached houses are common at 82.1%, and 81.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents are $460, which is well above the national figure.
Connectivity is excellent, with 29.9% of people working from home and a very high number of residents using public transport compared to similar areas. Most homes are within a short walk of a stop.
The population is quite mobile, with 40.6% of people moving in the last five years. About 10.5% of residents are recent arrivals from overseas.
Professional and managerial roles dominate the workforce, and 75.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure.
Grange is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and health services. Almost every home is also within a 15-minute walk of groceries and a school.