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Hillcrest
3 km²
Young families and diverse cultures make Hillcrest a standout community among similar areas. The typical resident is just 33, and children under 15 make up 22.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This youthfulness is paired with a strong international presence, with nearly a third of residents born overseas. The area is largely residential and family-oriented, with a high number of large homes and a population that is noticeably younger than both Queensland and Australia.
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Hillcrest is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 33 and a small senior population of 10.6%. Children under 15 are very common here at 22.3%, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.
A high number of people were born overseas, at 31.4%, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there are significant numbers from New Zealand, India, and the Philippines.
Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 21.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the Queensland average, though it aligns with the national figure.
About 41.4% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.1%.
A higher number of residents have completed Year 12 compared to most similar areas. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher (12.7%) are far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,573, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. High earners are uncommon here, with only 10.3% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, far below the national average.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.0% of residents. This is a little above both the state and national figures.
Unpaid childcare is much more common here than in most areas, with 31.1% of people providing this care. In contrast, volunteering is very low at 8.5%, well below the national figure of 14.1%.
First Nations people in Hillcrest are noticeably younger than those across Australia, with a typical age of 21. While the unemployment rate is much higher than most areas at 17.0%, Year 12 completion is far above the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas, making up 19.7% of the community.
Most homes are separate houses, and 90% have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Renting is much more common here (39.2%) than in most areas, while outright home ownership is very low.
Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, and there are more transport stops per person than the state average. Only 7.9% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.
The community is quite mobile, with 42.9% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.2% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.
More adults are working or looking for work here (65.0%) than in most similar areas. However, the unemployment rate is also much higher than most areas at 6.3%.
The area is very walkable for daily needs, with almost all homes within a short walk of public transport, parks, and groceries. However, access to health services is far below the Queensland average.