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Mitchelton
4 km²
A high proportion of residents in Mitchelton hold bachelor degrees or higher, with 36.2% of adults reaching this level. This well-qualified community is relatively young, with a typical age of 37 and a higher-than-average number of children. It is a professional hub where high educational attainment is reflected in typical weekly incomes that are well above the national figure. The area is highly accessible, combining a very walkable environment with strong public transport links to the city.
Mitchelton's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 30 schools serve Mitchelton.
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The community is slightly younger than the state average, with 20.3% of people being children under 15. About 14.4% of residents are seniors, which is lower than most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 78.8% of the population was born here. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 17.3% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas.
English is the main language for 86.9% of the population. While 9.2% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national figure.
Religion is less common here than in other parts of the country, with 43.6% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is highly educated, with 72.3% of residents completing Year 12 and a typical adult holding a bachelor degree or higher. This stands far above the Queensland average.
Typical incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $2,228. About 33.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in other areas, affecting 12.1% of residents. Additionally, 7.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than the state average.
A high number of people provide unpaid care for children, at 30.8%. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 8.1% of residents having served, which is well above the national figure.
There are 217 First Nations people in the area. This group has a high Year 12 completion rate of 72.0%, which is far above the national average.
Families with children are common, and households are slightly larger than usual with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up 63.4% of the family structures.
Rentals are much more common here than in most areas, accounting for 37.1% of homes. Typical weekly rents are $400, and monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average at $2,167.
Public transport use is very high, with 6.9% of people commuting this way. This is supported by a large number of stops and routes, and a high 24.3% of the workforce working from home.
The area is quite mobile, with 45.3% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.7% of the population.
More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 67.5%. Many residents work as professionals in health, public administration, and technical fields.
Mitchelton is very walkable, with 92.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of city amenities. Nearly all residents live within a short walk of a park or a public transport stop.