Hodgson Vale

The community is notably young, with 22.8% of the population being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 12.5%, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.3% born here and only 9.4% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the primary language for 93.8% of residents. Only 3.5% use another language at home, which is well below the Queensland average.

Religious affiliation is strong here, with 70.6% of people identifying as Christian. This means the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels are high, with 66.7% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Wealth is a defining feature, as typical weekly household incomes are $2,629, well above the national figure of $1,746. About 35.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with rates of mental health conditions and long-term health issues both lower than the state and national averages.

There is a very high level of civic engagement, with 24.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also much more common than in most other areas.

There are 15 First Nations people in the area. Their typical household income of $2,250 is well above the national and state averages.

The area is dominated by families, with 71.5% being couples with children. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Housing consists almost entirely of separate houses, 99.6% of which have three or more bedrooms. While 39.6% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount that is well above the national average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with zero people using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 66.7% having two or more.

The population is very stable, as only 26.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Job prospects are strong with an unemployment rate of just 1.4%, well below the national figure. A high number of residents work in professional roles or within education and health care.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.