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Highgate Hill
1 km²
A far higher proportion of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher in Highgate Hill than in the rest of the state. This professional community is notably young and diverse, with many residents born overseas and a typical age of 37. It is a high-earning area where the typical personal income is well above the national figure. The neighborhood is defined by a high-density, urban feel, characterized by a strong preference for apartments and a very high rate of renting.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up just 12.2% of the population. A high number of residents are in de facto relationships, reaching 15.8%, which is well above the national figure.
International roots are common here, with 33.5% of people born overseas, far above the Queensland figure of 22.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high, as 25.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Greek, Mandarin, and Vietnamese are the most spoken non-English languages.
The community is notably secular, with 52.8% of people reporting no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.
Educational attainment is among the highest in the region, with 48.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%.
The area is wealthy, with typical weekly family incomes at $2,635, well above the national figure. People earning $2,000 or more a week are much more common here than in most other areas.
While people needing help with daily activities are fewer than in most areas, mental health conditions are a little more common than the national average at 10.6%.
Volunteer rates are well above the national figure at 21.5%, though a much lower proportion of people provide unpaid housework or child care compared to other areas.
First Nations residents are older and earn more than the national average, and 64.2% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure.
Living alone is very common, with 32.0% of people in single-person households, well above the national figure. This contributes to a lower typical number of people per home.
The housing stock is dominated by flats or apartments, and 50.5% of homes are rented, far above the state average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, and 13.3% of homes have no car, well above the national figure. Working from home is also more common than in the rest of the state.
The area is highly transient, with 54.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.
A larger proportion of people are working or looking for work than in most areas. Most residents are employed as professionals, managers, or in health and education roles.
This area is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services. It has a walkability score far above the state average.