Murrumba Downs

The community is slightly younger than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 39. Children under 15 make up 20.3% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

A high number of residents were born overseas, at 23.2%, which is much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

About 11.2% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split mainly between Christianity (51.5%) and those with no religion (39.6%), which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are strong, with 60% of residents completing Year 12, which is a little above the national figure. The area also has more adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar places.

Typical weekly household income is $1,827, which is higher than most similar areas and a little above the Queensland figure of $1,675.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 31.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 10% living with a mental health condition.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 31.1% of people providing this care, which is well above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of Defence Force veterans than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 20. They also have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (59%) compared to the national figure of 37%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children (59%). Fewer people live alone compared to most other areas.

Large homes dominate the area, with 90.2% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Most people own their home, though those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $1,863.

While most people drive to work, the area has more public transport stops and a higher rate of public transport use than most similar places.

The community has seen significant movement, with 41.4% of residents moving in the last five years, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The workforce is active, with 65.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Health care, retail, and construction are the main industries.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 98.9% within 10 minutes of public transport.