Jamboree Heights

The community is younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and a high percentage of children under 15, at 20.6%. Seniors make up 15.2% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

Born overseas, 33.8% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the Queensland average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish, with New Zealand and Vietnam being the most frequent birthplaces after Australia.

Language diversity is high, as 26.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high overseas birth rate, and 4.3% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 43.3% identifying as Christian and 42.3% reporting no religion, the latter being well above the national figure.

This is a highly qualified area where 32.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level, at 72.6%.

Typical weekly household incomes are $2,049, which is much higher than most similar areas. This is reflected in the 25.7% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a figure well above the national average.

Most people here are in good health, with 66.7% reporting no long-term health conditions. However, 9.2% of residents have a mental health condition, which is higher than most areas.

Family life is a focus here, with 32.2% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. About 15.2% of residents also volunteer their time.

The First Nations community is small but well-qualified, with 64.0% completing Year 12, far above the national figure. Additionally, 23.1% speak a First Nations language, which is among the highest at this level.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per household, which is a little above the national figure. This is driven by a high number of couples with children, who make up 62.5% of families.

Almost every home is a separate house (99.7%), and 96.9% have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average. While 22.8% of households rent, the typical weekly rent of $420 is much higher than most areas.

Public transport use is higher than most areas, with 3.8% commuting this way. Residents enjoy a very short walk to the nearest stop, typically just one minute.

The area has seen significant movement, with 35.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.8% of the population.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 66.8%. The most common industries for residents are health care, social assistance, and education.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and a 15-minute-city walkshed. Nearly all homes are also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.