Middle Park

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. It is a stable community where 57.6% of people are married, though de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

International roots are strong here, with 36.2% of people born overseas, a figure far above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, followed by Chinese and Scottish.

Language diversity is high, as 25.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Mandarin and Vietnamese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 47.9%. Those reporting no religion make up 36.8% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 75.6% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the high proportion of professionals and managers working in the area.

The area is affluent, with 32.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national average. The typical family income of $2,453 per week is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Health outcomes are generally positive, with 68.5% of people reporting no long-term health conditions. The rate of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national figure.

Caregiving is common, with 28.2% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure slightly above the national average. About 17.1% of residents volunteer, which is well above the Queensland average.

There are 37 First Nations people in the area, and 16.2% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the national average. Typical personal income for this group is also much higher than in most areas.

Families are larger here, with 2.8 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. This is consistent with 61.7% of households being couples with children and very few people living alone.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 97.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, as 41.2% of residents own their homes outright, far above the national average.

While most people drive, 21.9% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average. Public transport use for commuting is also much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals account for 4.3% of the population.

The workforce is active, with 65.8% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. Many residents work in professional, managerial, or health care roles.

The area is very walkable, with every single home located within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport. This far exceeds the state average for accessibility to essential services.