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Jindalee
3 km²
High weekly incomes set Jindalee apart as a prosperous suburb where typical family earnings are well above the national figure. It is a professional community where many residents hold university degrees and work in high-paying roles. This wealth is reflected in the housing, which consists almost entirely of large, detached family homes. With many children and a high proportion of parents providing unpaid care, it is a well-established residential area in Brisbane.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
18 schools within reach make Jindalee convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 39, though the area has more children under 15 than most similar places. About 1.7% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little below the state and national figures.
Many residents were born overseas, with 27.5% born abroad—a figure well above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 81.5% of the community, but 15.9% use another language at home, which is a little above the state average. Vietnamese and Mandarin are the most common other languages.
A large proportion of the community—43.7%—report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 46.9%.
The area is highly qualified, with 37.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also very high at 75.5%.
Earnings are much higher than in most areas, with 36.5% of households making $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $2,577 is well above the national figure.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with 26.6% having a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national average. Only 4.1% need help with daily activities.
A high number of residents provide unpaid care, with 31.6% caring for children—well above the state and national figures. About 16.6% of people volunteer.
First Nations people in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 71.4%, which is far above the national figure. Their typical personal income is also well above the national average.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 60.4% of families.
Large houses dominate, as 97.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms and 95.6% are separate houses. Rent is among the highest at the typical weekly rate of $470.
The area is well connected, with 22.2% of people working from home and others benefiting from a short 14-minute drive to the city. Public transport use is a little above the national average.
About 35.9% of residents moved in the last five years, though this is well below the state and national figures. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.9% of the population.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, at 68%. Many residents are professionals or managers, often working in health or education.
The suburb is very walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. Most homes are also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.
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