Kearneys Spring

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 35. While children under 15 make up 19.7% of the population, there is also a significant senior presence, as 20.7% of residents are aged 65 or over.

A high proportion of people were born overseas, at 27.5%, which is well above the Queensland figure. This is reflected in the birthplace data, with India and Nepal being among the most common countries of birth outside Australia.

Language diversity is a standout feature, as 24.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, far above the state average. Consequently, the number of people who speak little or no English is also much higher than in most areas.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in other similar areas, with 50.1% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of residents with no religion is far below the national and state figures.

The community is well-qualified, with 24.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is a little above the state average. Many residents hold qualifications in health, management, or engineering.

Household incomes are generally lower than the state and national typicals, with a typical weekly household income of $1,335. Only 10.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Residents experience higher rates of health challenges, as 31.2% have a long-term health condition. This is higher than most areas, with mental health and arthritis being the most reported conditions.

Participation in unpaid care for children is about the same as the national average at 26.3%. The area also has a higher proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

There are 374 First Nations people in the area, and the unemployment rate for this group is 16.1%, which is well above the national average. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is about the same as the state figure.

Living arrangements are diverse, with a high number of people living alone (33.5%) and a higher-than-usual proportion of one-parent families at 18.6%.

Rental properties are very common, as 43.3% of households rent, which is far above the state and national figures. The area has fewer separate houses than most, with 34.1% of homes being townhouses or semi-detached.

Public transport infrastructure is strong, with a high number of stops per 1,000 people and 93.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, only 0.5% of residents commute using public transport.

The population is very transient, with 53.9% of people moving house in the last five years. This is driven by a very high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 30.8%.

Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which accounts for 25.7% of jobs. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 82.9% within a 15-minute walk of a school. However, access to groceries and health services on foot is well below the state average.