Meikleville Hill

The area is far older than most, with 24.9% of people aged 65 and over. This shift is reflected in the family makeup, as there are well fewer children under 15 than the state average.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 15.6% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the Queensland and national figures.

English is the primary language for 92% of the community. Only 4.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About 52.9% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.2% report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 23.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a little above the state average.

Earnings are notably high, with 14.2% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas. Typical personal weekly income is also a little above the state figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than across the country, affecting 33.8% of people. This is consistent with the older age of the population.

Residents are active in their community, with 20.7% volunteering, a figure well above the national average. Unpaid care for others is also much higher than in most areas.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is far above the state and national figures, and the typical age is far older than the national figure.

Small households are common, with 28% of people living alone. This is higher than most areas and contributes to the lower typical number of people per home.

Home ownership is very strong, with 45.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 80.8% having three or more bedrooms.

Most people rely on cars, as 63.6% drive to work. Very few people use public transport, and 49.5% of homes have two vehicles.

The area has seen significant movement, with a recent overseas arrival rate of 30%, which is far above the national figure.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 68%. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in health, education, and mining.

The neighbourhood is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. While 95.3% of homes are near a park, no one is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.