Hermit Park

The typical resident is 36, making the area a little younger than the state and national average. It has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (8.3%) and a high number of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (76.1%), and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. The proportion of people born overseas is higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the national figure.

While English is the main language for 81.7% of the community, the proportion of people using another language at home is much higher than in most similar areas. Very few residents speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 44.8% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.7%.

The area has a high rate of Year 12 completion (57.6%) and a higher number of bachelor degrees than most similar areas. It is well served by schools, with 23 within a 3km radius.

Typical personal weekly income is $862, which is a little above the Queensland figure. However, typical household income is $1,382, which is well below the national average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here (11.6%) than in most similar areas and are slightly above the national average. About 6% of people need help with daily activities.

The community has a notably high number of Defence Force veterans (6.3%), which is well above the national figure. However, it has a much lower rate of people doing significant unpaid housework than most similar areas.

First Nations people in the area are more likely to speak a traditional language (18.2%) and have higher Year 12 completion rates (50.5%) than the national average. However, the unemployment rate is much higher than most areas at 17.1%.

The community has a high number of people living alone (37.6%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families compared to the rest of the country. Consequently, the typical home holds only 2.1 people.

Renting is very common here, with 47.9% of households renting, which is far above the national average. Homes are generally smaller, with three-bedroom properties being far less common than in the rest of the state.

Public transport is highly accessible, with a high number of stops and departures. About 10.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The area is quite dynamic, with 45.8% of residents having moved in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work (65.3%) compared to the state average. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and public administration.

Hermit Park is very walkable, with a score of 7.2. Nearly 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport.