Hollywell

Hollywell is far older than most areas, with 28.6% of people aged 65 and over, compared to 17.2% nationally. Children under 15 make up only 14% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

About 21.9% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 47.7%, followed by Australian at 34.5%.

Most residents speak only English at home, and the 5% who use another language is higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 55.9%. Those reporting no religion make up 37.1% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with a higher-than-usual 19.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents who finished school completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Income levels are high here; typical weekly household earnings are $1,872, which is a little above the Queensland figure. A quarter of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a result well above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.3% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. However, mental health conditions are reported by only 6.6%, well below the state average of 9.6%.

Participation in unpaid housework is well above the national figure, with 23.9% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Interestingly, 4.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is higher than most areas.

The First Nations community in Hollywell is small but prosperous, with a median personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure. Unemployment among this group is 0.0%.

Families with children make up 50.3% of households. The typical home has 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

Homes here are generally large, with 84.9% having three or more bedrooms. While 43.4% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,167, which is well above the state average.

Most people drive to work, though 17.3% work from home. Public transport is very accessible, with 94.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are fewer here than in most other areas.

About 56.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than the national figure. Common industries include construction and healthcare.

The area is somewhat walkable and nearly everyone lives within 15 minutes of a park. However, it is very poorly served for daily needs, as only 25.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.