Minyama

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with the typical resident being 53. Children under 15 make up just 12.1% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

About 22.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 46.3%, followed by Australian at 33.7%.

Most residents speak only English at home, and the 5.4% who use another language is higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 41.3% report no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, and 55.5% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are generally high, with typical family weekly earnings of $2,157. Those earning $2,000 or more per week make up 15.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.5% of residents, a little above the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 12.8% of the population.

A higher share of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than the national average, though the number of volunteers is lower than most similar areas.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 27, and the unemployment rate for this group is far below the national figure at 0.0%.

Typical homes house 2.4 people, with couples without children making up 39.7% of families. One-parent families are more common here than in most similar areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 48.8% of homes owned outright. However, those renting pay a typical weekly rent of $473, which is among the highest for this level.

While most people drive to work, the area has a high number of public transport departures relative to the state. Very few people, 0.0%, commute by public transport.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.3% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.1% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, with a full-time employment rate of 52.5%. Many residents work in health care, construction, and retail.

Minyama is very walkable, with 87.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of city amenities. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or health services.