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Newmarket
2 km²
Weekly family incomes in Newmarket are well above the national figure, with a typical household earning $2,251. This is a young, highly educated community where the typical resident is just 33. Many residents are professionals who work from home or commute via a high-density public transport network. The area is characterised by a mobile population of young adults and a high proportion of renters, creating a dynamic urban atmosphere close to the city centre.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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Newmarket is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with only 10.3% of people aged 65 and over. More than half of residents have never married, and those in de facto relationships are more common here than in most similar areas.
About a quarter of the population was born overseas, which is a little above the Queensland figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
Language diversity is high, with 16.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the national average.
People with no religion make up 45.5% of the community, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 46.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents completed Year 12, and the workforce is dominated by professionals in management and health.
Incomes are very high here; 36.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average. Typical personal weekly income is also much higher than the usual figure for the state.
While fewer people here need help with daily activities compared to most areas, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions at 11.8%.
Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than the national figure, consistent with the area's younger and more professional population. However, volunteering is well above the state average.
About 95 First Nations people live here, with a Year 12 completion rate of 71.6% that is far above the national figure. Unemployment in this group is much higher than in most similar areas.
People living alone are more common here than in most areas, making up 26.9% of households. Most families are couples, with 60.7% having children.
Rental properties are very common, with 45.1% of households renting, far above the national figure. Homes are typically smaller, with far fewer three-bedroom properties than usual, and typical mortgage payments are well above the state average.
Public transport use is very high, and 10.1% of homes have no car, which is well above the state average. The area is exceptionally well-connected, with 19 public transport routes serving the community.
The community is highly mobile, with 51.5% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, which is far above the national figure.
A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, far exceeding the state average. Many professionals work in health care, social assistance, and technical roles.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport. This exceptional accessibility is far above the state average.