Harlaxton

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 31. It has a much higher proportion of children under 15 (22.1%) and a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 9.0%, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.4%), and those born overseas make up 12.0% of the population. This is far below both the Queensland and Australian averages.

While 85% of people speak only English, 7.9% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, with 49% of people identifying as Christian. This helps explain why the 37.1% of residents with no religion is well below the state average.

Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, but the 13.1% with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure. The area is very well served by schools, with 22 within 3 km, which is more than 90% of similar areas.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical weekly household income is $1,156, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here, with 33.5% of people having a long-term condition. This includes a mental health rate of 14.2%, which is among the highest for its level and well above the national average.

The area has a high rate of former Defence Force members at 4.5%, which is a little above the national figure. 12.9% of people provide unpaid care, a rate that is a little above the state average.

First Nations people in Harlaxton are notably young, with a typical age of 17. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 16.7% and a typical personal income of $403, both of which are well above or below the state and national figures respectively.

One-parent families are very common at 26.1%, far above the national average of 14.1%. Additionally, 33.6% of people live alone, which is well above the state figure.

Renting is very common here, with 47.1% of households renting, far above the national average. While separate houses are common, homes owned outright (24.8%) are much lower than in most areas.

The area has an extensive public transport network with 21 stops, far more than the state average. Despite this, 7.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national figure.

Harlaxton is a place of high movement, with 50% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a very high proportion of recent overseas arrivals at 31.3%, far above the national figure.

The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many of those who are working are employed in health care and social assistance.

The area is very walkable, with 92.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of city amenities. Most residents can easily reach parks, groceries, and public transport on foot, far exceeding the state average.