Newport

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. Children under 15 make up 18.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 28.5% of people born abroad. This is well above the Queensland figure of 22.7%.

While 9.5% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the state and national figures. Very few people, just 0.7%, speak little or no English.

Religious patterns are similar to the rest of the state, with 53% of people identifying as Christian and 40.2% reporting no religion.

Newport is a highly educated area where 61% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the state average. People with a bachelor degree or higher make up 23.8% of the population.

Incomes are far above the national figure, with 35.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,418 is much higher than in most similar areas.

Health profiles are typical for its level, though the rate of mental health conditions (7.1%) is a little below the state and national averages.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 31.3% of people providing this care, which is well above the national figure. A higher than usual number of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents in Newport have a much higher typical personal income of $989 and a far higher Year 12 completion rate (54.9%) than the national average.

Families are the norm here, with 57.4% of homes being couples with children and very few people living alone. This helps explain why the average home holds 2.8 people, which is higher than most areas.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 93.6% being separate houses and 94.9% having three or more bedrooms. Rent is very high, with a typical weekly cost of $530.

Cars are essential for most, with 59.9% of people driving to work and 46.8% of homes having two vehicles. Only 1.6% of the population commutes by public transport.

The community has seen significant growth, with a far higher proportion of people moving in during the last five years compared to the rest of Australia.

Employment rates are strong, with 64.9% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 79.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 98.9% near a park, both far above the state averages.