Maudsland

Maudsland is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 34. This youthfulness is striking, as children under 15 make up 26.8% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are far below the national figure at 6.9%.

The area has a higher proportion of people born overseas than most similar places, at 29.6%. While English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, New Zealand is the most frequent birthplace outside of Australia.

A higher share of residents use another language at home compared to similar areas, though this 10.8% is still far below the national figure. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 0.9%.

People with no religion make up 46.5% of the community, which is well above both the Queensland and Australian figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.4%.

Education levels are high, with 65.3% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. About 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure roughly in line with the state average.

Household incomes are very high here, with 35.9% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical weekly personal income of $971 is also a little above the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with 22.3% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Only 4% of people need help with daily activities.

Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 40.7% of people providing unpaid child care, a figure far above the national average. However, the volunteer rate is much lower than most areas at 10.6%.

First Nations residents in Maudsland have a typical personal income of $810, which is well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 55.1%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.4 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 74.1% of families are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (97.5%), with 97.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are high, with a typical monthly payment of $2,167, which is well above the national figure.

Car use is essential, as 65.4% of people drive to work and only 0.9% use public transport. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and the walk to the nearest stop is typically 29 minutes.

Maudsland is seeing significant movement, with 56.3% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.4% of the population.

The workforce is very active, with 76.9% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. The most common industries are health care, construction, and retail.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.1. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, almost no one can walk to health services within that time.