Mandalay

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and Australian average of 38. Families are common here, with 19.2% of the population being children under 15 and a very high proportion of people in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the rest of the country. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the main language spoken at home for 76.9% of residents. While more people use another language at home than in many similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.

A large number of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national and state figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.2%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Household incomes are around the middle for similar areas, with a typical weekly income of $1,575. About 20.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is about the same as the state average.

Residents are much less likely to have a long-term health condition or a mental health condition than people in most other areas. However, 5.9% of people need help with daily activities.

People in Mandalay are much less likely to provide unpaid care or do substantial unpaid housework compared to other areas. Volunteering rates are also much lower than the national figure.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 54, and they have household incomes well above the state and national figures.

The community is mostly made up of couples with children (55.6%) and couples without children (36.4%). One-parent families are far less common here than in most other areas.

Detached houses are very common, making up 88.7% of homes. While 36.8% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are much higher than in most similar areas at $380.

Most people drive to work, and only 12.1% work from home, which is well below the national figure. There are no public transport stops or routes within the area.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.7% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, and full-time employment is well below the state average. Many residents work in accommodation and food services or construction.

Mandalay is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While most homes are near a park, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.