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Hawthorne
1 km²
A short drive from the city centre, Hawthorne is a highly accessible pocket of Brisbane where almost every home is within a short walk of parks, shops, and transport. This is a wealthy and professional community with a remarkably high level of tertiary education and high household incomes. It is a relatively young area, with few seniors and a large number of families with children. The neighbourhood is defined by its exceptional walkability and a workforce that frequently works from home.
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 noticeably younger than most, with a typical resident aged 37 and only 8.3% of people aged 65 or over, which is well below the national figure. Families are common here, as 19.7% of the population are children under 15.
About 21.9% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries listed.
While 8.9% of people use a language other than English at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.
Religious affiliation follows a typical pattern for the region, with 52.5% of people identifying as Christian and 40.8% reporting no religion.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 47.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level at 82.8%.
Hawthorne is a high-income area where the typical weekly family income is $3,989, far above the national figure of $2,120. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more each week.
Residents enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions (21.3%) and the need for help with daily activities (2.2%) both being much lower than the state and national averages.
Civic engagement is strong, with 20.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. About 30.2% of residents provide unpaid care for children.
The First Nations population is small, but these residents are far older than the state average and have much higher typical personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates.
Most homes are occupied by couples with children (66.6%), and the average household size of 2.6 people is slightly higher than the national figure.
The housing market is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $430 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $2,809, both of which are far above state levels. Detached houses are less common here than in other areas, with a higher proportion of flats and apartments.
Public transport use is high, with 7.0% commuting by transit—well above the national figure—and a very short walk to the nearest stop. Additionally, 27.3% of the workforce works from home.
The population is quite mobile, with 51.9% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.4% of the community.
The workforce is highly active, with 76.7% of adults working or looking for work. Most residents are employed full-time, often in professional, technical, or managerial roles.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, public transport, and schools.