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Holmview
4 km²
High rental demand defines Holmview, where over half of all homes are rented. This is a remarkably young community with a typical resident aged just 28, far younger than the national figure. With a huge proportion of children and many recent arrivals from overseas, it is a growing area where large family homes are the norm. The community is diverse and active, with a high number of people working or looking for work.
Families are well catered for: 13 schools serve Holmview.
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The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 28 and a children's population that is well above the national figure. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in other areas.
International diversity is high, with 30% of people born overseas, a figure well above the Queensland average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Scottish and Irish.
About 21.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.
A large number of residents report having no religion, at 44.6%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.7%.
While the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree is well below the national figure, school completion is high, with 60.7% of residents finishing Year 12.
Typical personal and household incomes are higher than in most similar areas, though high-earners making over $2,000 a week are much less common than the state average.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas. However, the rate of people with long-term health conditions is a little below the national figure.
Care for children is a major activity here, with 32.9% of people providing unpaid childcare. In contrast, volunteering rates are well below the state average.
First Nations people in Holmview are noticeably younger than those in other areas and have a Year 12 completion rate far above the national average.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. There is also a much higher proportion of one-parent families compared to the state average.
Rental properties are very common, making up 53.1% of homes, while outright ownership is far below the national figure. Most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms.
Car use is dominant for commuting, and very few people work from home compared to the national figure. Almost every home has at least one motor vehicle.
The area is highly mobile, with 66.1% of people having moved in the last five years, a rate far above the national average.
A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, with a strong presence in health care, social assistance, and retail trade.
Most homes are within a short walk of parks, schools, and public transport, but very few residents can walk to groceries or health services.
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