Moorooka

This is a young community where the typical resident is 36, and the proportion of seniors is well below the national figure. De facto relationships are also more common here than in most other areas.

Over a quarter of the population was born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas and a little above the Queensland average.

The area is linguistically diverse, with 18.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, though it remains well below the national figure.

People are much more likely to have no religion here than in most other areas, with 47.7% reporting no affiliation, well above the national figure.

The community is highly qualified; 40% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 75.1% have completed Year 12, both of which are far above state and national levels.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical family earning $2,449 a week. About 15.9% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national figure.

While the need for help with daily activities is around the middle for its level, the rate of mental health conditions is well above the national average at 11.8%.

Volunteering is common here, with 17.2% of residents giving their time, which is well above the state and national figures.

First Nations people in Moorooka have a Year 12 completion rate of 58.6%, far above the national average, though unemployment is well above the national figure at 17.2%.

Single-person households are common, with 30.3% of people living alone, well above the state and national figures. Typical homes are smaller, with 2.3 people per household.

Renting is far more common here than across Australia, at 40.9%. This helps explain why the proportion of homes owned outright is well below the national figure.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 7% commuting by transit. This is supported by a huge number of bus stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

The population is quite mobile, with 44.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

The workforce is very active, with 70.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and education.

Moorooka is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Almost every home is also within a 15-minute walk of groceries.