Karalee

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 23.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.

While 81% of residents were born in Australia, there is a higher-than-average share of people born overseas. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 92.4% of the community. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, the share is still far below the national average.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 43.1% report having no religion. This last figure is well above the national average.

Education levels are high, with 64% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the Queensland figure. A quarter of the population holds a bachelor degree, and many are qualified in engineering or management.

Incomes are very high here, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,559, well above the national figure of $1,746. About 36.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state and national averages.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 9.6% of people. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national average.

A high number of people provide unpaid care for children, and 7.1% of the population have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering rates are much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 18. Residents here show strong educational outcomes, with Year 12 completion far above the national average, and household incomes that are also far above the national figure.

Family life is central to the area, with 68.2% of homes consisting of couples with children. This is reflected in the large average household size of 3.1 people, which is higher than most areas.

Large homes dominate the landscape, as 95.8% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Almost every home is a separate house, and most are owned with a mortgage, with typical monthly payments of $2,133.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 81% of homes owning two or more vehicles. There are no public transport stops in the area, leaving a 50-minute walk to the nearest one.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.5% of the population.

The workforce is very active, with 73.6% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Common industries include health care, education, and construction, with many residents working as professionals.

Daily life is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, or groceries, and the area has far fewer walkable amenities than the state average.