Gumdale

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 24.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, people aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most similar areas.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 23.7% of residents born overseas, a figure slightly above the Queensland average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

About 14.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Despite this, only 1.1% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 33.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Gumdale is highly qualified, with 36.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the Queensland average of 21.9%. This is consistent with 78.4% of residents completing Year 12, which is among the highest rates for this level of area.

Household earnings are very high, with 54.4% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical family income of $3,429 per week is among the highest for similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 20.2% reporting a long-term health condition, well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Family life is a major focus here, with 40.1% of people caring for children unpaid, a rate far above the national figure of 26.3%.

First Nations people make up 1.0% of the population. For this group, the typical personal income of $1,062 is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes are typically large, with 3.4 people per household, well above the national average of 2.5. Very few people live alone, at just 5.3%.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 96.1% having three or more bedrooms and 99.5% being separate houses. Renting is rare here, at only 8.1%, while 55.6% of homes are owned with a mortgage.

Most people use cars, but 24.4% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the Queensland rate of 14.1%. Public transport stops are much more frequent here than in most similar areas.

The community is relatively stable, though 37.1% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals account for 9.0% of the population.

The workforce is very active, with 73.2% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in construction and technical fields.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 77.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, only 49.5% of homes have a full range of amenities within a 15-minute walk.