Newstead

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 making up only 4.7% of the population. It is also a place of many couples, with de facto relationships far more common here than in most other areas.

Newstead is quite diverse, with 32.4% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 38.0%.

More people use another language at home here (16.8%) compared to the Queensland average, though this remains well below the national figure. English is the primary language for 75.3% of residents.

A majority of residents—52.2%—report having no religion, a figure far above that of both Queensland and Australia.

The community is highly qualified, with 49.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold qualifications in management and commerce.

Typical incomes are among the highest in the region, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,536, far above the national figure of $805. Over a third of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than the state average. However, the rate of mental health conditions is slightly higher than the national figure.

Unpaid care and housework are far less common here than in most areas, which is consistent with the small household sizes and low number of children.

The First Nations community is small, but those who live here have a much higher typical personal income ($1,413) and Year 12 completion rate (87.2%) than the national average.

Homes are small and often occupied by just one person (40.8%) or a couple without children. This explains why the typical number of people per home is only 1.7, well below the national figure.

Almost every home is a flat or apartment, and renting is the dominant tenure at 68.9%. Rents are very high, with a typical weekly cost of $490, well above the national figure.

Many residents forgo cars—12% have no vehicle—and 9.5% commute by public transport, which is well above the national average. Working from home is also very common at 27.7%.

The population is highly mobile, with 80.7% moving in the last five years. This includes a large number of recent overseas arrivals (25.8%).

Employment is very strong, with 74.8% of people working full-time. Most residents are employed as professionals or managers, primarily in professional and technical roles.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.