Leichhardt

This is a young community where 24.4% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. First Nations people make up 12.5% of the population, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 87.5% of people, and the 6.2% who use another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the state average.

Over half the community (51.6%) reports having no religion, a figure far above both the Queensland and national averages.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Household incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly family income at $1,226, which is far below the national figure of $2,120.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 20.6% have a mental health condition, both of which are among the highest rates for this level.

Unpaid care is a significant part of life here, with 15% of people providing unpaid care, well above the national figure. Interestingly, 5.6% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

The First Nations community is large and young, with a typical age of just 18. However, they face significant hardship, with an unemployment rate of 28.2% and a typical personal income of $420.

One-parent families are very common at 39.9%, a rate far above the national figure of 14.1%. About a quarter of all households consist of a single person living alone.

Renting is the dominant tenure here, with 63.8% of households renting, far above the national average. While most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, very few are owned outright.

Public transport access is high, with 21 stops and almost every home within a 10-minute walk of one. However, only 6.9% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The area is highly mobile, with 48.8% of people having moved in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.

Job security is a challenge, with an unemployment rate of 14.3% that is among the highest for similar areas. Many residents work as labourers or in community and personal service roles.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, access to groceries on foot is poor, with only 40.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk.