Hidden Valley

This is a young community where 25.1% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Seniors make up only 9.8% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.5%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 38.6% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 41.5%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Household incomes are high, with a typical weekly household income of $2,137, which is well above the Queensland figure. Typical personal weekly income is also a little above the national average at $952.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 21.2% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below both the state and national figures.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, with 29.2% of people providing this support. However, volunteering is much lower than the national average at 9.9%.

First Nations residents in this area have a typical personal income of $1,781, which is far above the state and national figures. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 60%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Over 62% of households consist of couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the national average.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 92.1% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than in most areas, with 41.5% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $428.

Car travel is essential, as 65.1% of people drive to work and 0% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Very few people, only 8.9%, work from home.

The community is quite mobile, with 50.5% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 68.8%. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.7%, which is well below the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.4, far below the state average. While many homes are near parks, very few are within walking distance of groceries, health services, or schools.