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Kangaroo Point
1 km²
Young adults and professionals make up the core of Kangaroo Point, where a high proportion of residents are in their 30s and 40s. It is a high-income, well-educated community with a strong international feel, as over a third of people were born overseas. The area is defined by high-density apartment living and a fast-paced lifestyle, with very few children and a high number of people living alone. Its location makes it a hub for those working in the city, blending a professional atmosphere with a highly walkable urban environment.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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This is a young area where the typical resident is 36, and children under 15 make up only 6.1%, which is far below the national figure. There is also a notably high number of people in de facto relationships compared to other similar areas.
Kangaroo Point is very diverse, with 34.6% of people born overseas, a figure well above the Australian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
About 20.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Despite this diversity, very few people speak little or no English.
A high proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 45.1%, which is well above the Queensland and national figures.
The area is highly qualified, with 43.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the state average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many work in professional fields like management and commerce.
Incomes are very high here; the typical personal weekly income of $1,172 is well above the national figure. About 21.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, among the highest at this level.
Residents generally report better health than the state average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities. However, there is a higher rate of mental health conditions compared to most areas.
Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in other areas, which is consistent with the low number of children and the high number of single-person households.
First Nations residents in the area are generally older and earn a higher typical personal income than those in the wider state. Year 12 completion is also far above the Queensland average for this group.
Living arrangements are dominated by small households, with 40.4% of people living alone and only 1.8 people per home on average. Couples without children are the most common family type.
Apartments make up 87% of all homes, meaning separate houses are very rare. Renting is the primary tenure for 62.1% of households, and the typical weekly rent of $450 is much higher than the state average.
Public transport use is well above the national average, and 12.2% of homes have no car. This is supported by a very short drive time to the city and a high number of nearby transit stops.
The community is highly transient, with 67.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 28% of the population, which is far above the national figure.
A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work, with 64.1% employed full-time. Many residents work in professional, technical, or healthcare roles, and 21.9% work from home.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. It is exceptionally accessible, with all homes located within 10 minutes of public transport.