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Greenslopes
2 km²
High incomes and a strong professional workforce define Greenslopes, a well-connected suburb of Brisbane. The typical resident is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of just 34. This is a transient, highly educated community where many residents rent and a large proportion have arrived from overseas recently. Its exceptional walkability and proximity to the city make it a distinct hub for working young adults.
Greenslopes's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is notably young, with a typical age of 34 and far fewer children and seniors than most areas. Over half of residents have never married, while those in de facto relationships are well above the national figure.
Overseas births are much more common here than in most areas, at 28.0%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most frequent ancestries reported.
Many residents use a language other than English at home, at 20.2%, which is well above the Queensland figure. This diversity is reflected in the use of Mandarin, Punjabi, and Cantonese.
A large portion of the population reported no religion at 46.8%, a figure well above both the state and national averages.
This is a highly qualified area, with 44.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level.
Weekly pay is significantly higher here than in most areas, with typical personal incomes well above the national figure. About 17.6% of people earn $2,000 or more each week.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, at 12.4%. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national average.
Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most areas. Despite this, volunteering is a little above the state and national figures.
First Nations residents are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29. Education levels are also very high, with Year 12 completion far above the national figure.
People living alone are much more common here than in most areas, at 33.0%. Consequently, the typical home is smaller, with only 2.2 people per household.
Renters make up a huge portion of the community at 52.6%, far above the national figure. Flats and apartments are the most common home type, and outright home ownership is among the lowest at this level.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 9.0% of people commuting by transit. About 10.1% of homes have no car, and 20.2% of the workforce works from home.
The population is very mobile, with 55.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most areas.
Working or looking for work is far more common here than in most areas. The workforce is heavily concentrated in health care, social assistance, and professional roles.
This area is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 8.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and health services, and nearly all are within a short walk of groceries and public transport.