Jensen

Jensen is a young community where children under 15 make up 24.1% of the population, a figure well above the national average. The typical resident is 36, and there are far fewer seniors here than in most other similar areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.8% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the Queensland and national figures.

English is the primary language for 92.9% of the community. Only 3.0% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 42.4% report having no religion, which is a little above the Queensland average.

While a higher proportion of residents have completed Year 12 compared to similar areas, the percentage of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure.

The area is wealthy, with typical weekly household incomes reaching $2,295, which is well above the state and national figures. About 27.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents here are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions than both the state and the nation.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 37.0% of people caring for children, a figure far above the national average. There is also a high proportion of former Defence Force members.

First Nations people make up 6.0% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, and their household incomes are well above the national figure.

Homes are typically large, with an average of 3.0 people per household. Very few people live alone, which is far below the national figure.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 94.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, occurring in only 6.6% of households.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 69.8% of people driving to work. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and very few people use public transport for their commute.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.0% of residents having moved in the last five years, though recent overseas arrivals are far below the national average.

Employment is strong, with 70.1% of adults working or looking for work and a low unemployment rate of 2.6%. Many residents work in construction or healthcare.

Jensen is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Residents generally cannot walk to groceries, health services, or shops within 15 minutes.