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Mount Warren Park
4 km²
A changing population of 5,736 people makes Mount Warren Park a larger community than most similar areas in the region. It is a place where older adults are common, with residents typically aged 41 and a high proportion of seniors. This demographic shift is matched by a high number of people needing help with daily activities and long-term health conditions. Overall, it is a walkable suburb where most residents live in large family homes.
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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the Queensland and national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.7% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.
About 22.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 42.3%, followed by Australian at 34.4%.
English is the main language for 86.2% of the community. While 8.3% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Many residents report having no religion, accounting for 44.5% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Also, 46.5% completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,496, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a result lower than most similar areas.
Health challenges are common here, with 34.6% of people having a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with 8.4% of people needing help with daily activities.
Caring for children is common, with 27.6% of people providing unpaid childcare. However, only 10.1% of residents volunteer, which is much lower than most similar areas.
There are 195 First Nations people in the area, among the largest counts for its level. The community is relatively young, with a typical age of 22, and has a high Year 12 completion rate of 44.6%.
Families with one parent make up 17.1% of households, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical home has 2.5 people, matching the state and national average.
Large homes are the norm, with 82.2% having three or more bedrooms. While 79.1% of homes are separate houses, the rental rate of 22.2% is well below the national figure of 30.6%.
Public transport access is high, with 25 stops and 4 routes serving the area. This helps explain why the suburb is much more walkable than most, though 67.2% of people still drive to work.
The area has seen significant movement, with 37.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.2% of the population.
Full-time employment is at 59.2%, which is about the same as the national figure. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is higher than most similar areas.
The suburb is very walkable, with a score of 7.0. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport stop.