Milton

The area is exceptionally young, with a typical age of 30 and a senior population far below the national figure. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Overseas birth rates are among the highest at this level, with 35.8% born abroad, well above the Australian figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 24.1% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the Queensland average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language.

A majority of residents (53.4%) report having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

The community is very well qualified, with 54.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level.

Earnings are high, with typical personal weekly income among the highest at this level and well above the national figure. More than 21% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with far fewer people needing help with daily activities or having long-term health conditions. However, mental health conditions are a little more common than the national figure.

Unpaid care for children and housework are much lower than most areas, consistent with the very low number of children. Volunteers are well above the state and national averages.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older and have a much higher Year 12 completion rate than most similar areas. The unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Living arrangements are distinctive, as nearly 40% of people live alone and typical homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home.

The area is dominated by flats or apartments, and renting is far more common than in the rest of the state. Typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure.

Public transport use and the number of homes without a car are both among the highest at this level. Many residents work from home, with 23.3% doing so.

This is a highly mobile community, with 73.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the highest at this level.

The workforce is very active, with 79.3% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Many are employed as professionals in technical or health roles.

Described as a walker's paradise, every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services. The walkability score is far above the Queensland average.