Hyde Park

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the state and national figures. About 9.6% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national average of 3.2%.

While 78.2% of people were born in Australia, 15.4% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

A language other than English is used in 9.8% of homes, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 45.8%. This is well above both the Queensland figure of 41.2% and the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are strong, with 58.4% of residents completing Year 12, which is a little above the state average. Many adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that is higher than most similar areas.

Typical household weekly income is $1,338, which is well below the state figure of $1,675. Despite this, typical personal weekly income is $848, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.9% of residents, which is well above the national average of 8.8%. Other long-term health issues, such as arthritis and asthma, are also present.

The area has a notably high number of former Defence Force members at 5.7%, which is a little above the national average. Rates of volunteering and unpaid care are generally lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 11.4% speaking a First Nations language. However, the unemployment rate for this group is among the highest at 25.0%.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 40.6% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas.

Renters make up 50.7% of households, which is far above the national figure of 30.6%. Homes here are typically smaller, with only 48% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport is very accessible, with 12 stops serving the area. About 9.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average of 7.4%.

The community is very transient, as 44.8% of people moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are especially common, at 29.2%, which is far above the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 67.7%. Many residents are employed in health care and social assistance, or in construction and retail.

Hyde Park is very walkable, with a score of 7.8. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.