Highfields

The community is older than the state and national average, with 22.9% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 19.2% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (11.7%) than the Queensland average of 22.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.5% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few residents speak little or no English.

The community is more religious than most similar areas, as the 29.2% who report no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Highfields is well-qualified, with 23.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. School completion rates are also high, with 57.2% finishing Year 12.

Household incomes are strong here, with a typical weekly family income of $2,183. About 25.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the state average.

A higher than usual 32.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, well above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

This is a highly active community where 20.4% of people volunteer, well above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most areas, and 7.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents in Highfields have a much higher typical household income ($2,319) and Year 12 completion rate (59.7%) than the national average. The community is also noticeably younger, with a typical age of 17.

Families are larger here than in most areas, with 2.8 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children (59.7%) or couples without children (32.4%), and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 96.2% of which are detached. Home ownership is strong, with 45.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Cars are essential here, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport. While there are many bus stops relative to the population, most people drive to work, and few work from home.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.2% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.7% of the population.

The workforce is stable, with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is a little below the national average. Many residents work in health care, education, and public administration.

The area is somewhat walkable, and nearly 90% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to groceries and health services by walking is well below the state average.