Kamerunga

Families are common here, with 20.3% of people being children and 16.0% of adults in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure. The community is younger than most areas, with only 11.5% of residents aged 65 or over.

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

While 83.7% of people speak only English at home, 9.7% use another language, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The community is largely secular, with 48.9% of people reporting no religion, which is well above both the Queensland and national figures.

Kamerunga is highly qualified, with 62.2% of people completing Year 12 and 25.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This explains the area's strong standing in professional occupations and higher typical incomes.

Household incomes are high, with a typical weekly family income of $2,416. This is a little above the national figure, and 25.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 21.5% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 3.0% of people need help with daily activities.

Caring for children is a common activity, with 31.2% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. Volunteering is also strong at 17.6%.

First Nations people make up 8.0% of the population, well above the national figure. This group is noticeably younger than the wider community and has a very high rate of traditional language use at 42.9%.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. Most are family homes, with 57.1% consisting of couples with children.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 89.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, at just 15.4%.

Almost everyone relies on cars, with 58% of people driving to work and 50% of homes having two vehicles. Very few people use public transport for their daily commute.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.8% of the population.

The workforce is very active, with 70.1% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed in healthcare, social assistance, and education.

The area is car-dependent due to a low walkability score of 1.2 and steep terrain. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.