Kurwongbah

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 19.3% of the population, a figure higher than most similar areas.

About 15% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the main language for 90.6% of the community. While 4.9% of people use another language at home, this is far below the Australian average of 22.3%.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37% of the community, which is well below the Queensland figure of 41.2%.

Over half of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average.

Income is a standout feature, with typical household weekly earnings of $2,254, well above the national figure of $1,746. Around 30.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a much higher rate than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.4% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care is common in this community, with 30.7% of people caring for children—a rate well above the national figure. Additionally, 5.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

There are 25 First Nations people in the area. Their typical household income of $2,750 is far above the national figure, and the typical age of 42 is far older than the national average of 24.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is well above the state and national figure of 2.5, and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 92.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rental rates are far below the national average, as 37.1% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 62.2% of people drive to work and very few homes have no vehicle. While there are several public transport routes, the walk to the nearest stop can take 58 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

More people here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average, with many residents working in construction and health care.

Walking is difficult here, with a walkability score of 1.0, meaning the area is car-dependent. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and parks.