Lutwyche

This is a noticeably young community where the typical resident is 32, far younger than the national figure of 38. It is also a place of many couples, with a very high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the rest of Australia.

International ties are strong here, with 30% of residents born overseas, which is well above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

Language diversity is high, as 21.6% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the state average. While English is dominant, Italian, Mandarin, and Cantonese are also spoken.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 48.7%, which is well above both the state and national figures.

Lutwyche is exceptionally well-qualified, with 42.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far higher than the state figure.

Personal and family incomes are generally high; the typical personal weekly income of $1,071 is well above the national figure. Around 13.9% of people earn over $2,000 a week, which is much higher than in most other areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 13.8% of residents, a figure well above the national average of 8.8%. Other health trends, such as the rate of long-term conditions, sit around the middle for similar areas.

Community participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most areas, consistent with the community's younger age and smaller household sizes.

First Nations residents in Lutwyche have a Year 12 completion rate of 64.8%, which is far above the national figure. Their personal and household incomes are also well above the state and national averages.

Homes here are typically small, with just 2.0 people per household, well below the national average. A high number of people live alone, accounting for 37.6% of households.

The housing landscape is dominated by renters, who make up 66.1% of households, far above the national figure. Most people live in flats or apartments, and very few homes have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is very high, with 13.6% of people commuting this way, far above the national figure. This is supported by a high number of transit stops and a very short drive time to the city.

The population is highly transient, with 67.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far more common here than in the state or nation.

A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work, at 74.9%, which is far above the national figure. Professionals make up 33.8% of the workforce, with many employed in health and technical roles.

Described as a walker's paradise, Lutwyche has a walkability score of 9.1, far above the state average. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport.