Joyner

Joyner is much younger than most similar areas, with a typical age of 35 and a high proportion of children. Seniors make up only 12.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.4% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the primary language for 89.6% of the community. While 7.6% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common religion at 51.5%. About 41.3% of residents report no religion, which is roughly the same as the state figure.

Education levels are high, with 62.7% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national average of 58.8%. Professional fields like management and engineering are common qualifications here.

Typical incomes are much higher than most areas; the typical household earns $2,299 a week, well above the Queensland figure of $1,675. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

About 29.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. Mental health is the most reported long-term condition at 10.1%.

The area has a very high rate of unpaid childcare at 35.5%, well above the national figure. It also has a much higher share of Defence Force veterans than most similar areas.

The First Nations community here is notably young and successful, with a Year 12 completion rate of 72.4%, which is far above the national figure of 37.0%.

Homes in Joyner are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.0% of households.

The suburb is dominated by large detached houses, with 96.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, which is much higher than most areas.

Car use is essential here, as 60.3% of people drive to work and very few homes have no vehicle. While there are several bus routes, the walk to the nearest stop can take up to 22 minutes.

The area has seen significant movement, with 44.5% of residents moving in the last five years. However, recent overseas arrivals are far less common than in the rest of Australia.

Employment is strong, with 70.0% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in healthcare, construction, or retail.

Joyner is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.8. While 92.9% of homes are near a park, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.