Newtown

The typical resident is 40, which is slightly older than the state and national figures. Children under 15 make up 18.4% of the population, while the proportion of seniors is well below the national average at 12.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 84.1% of the population identifies as such. Those born overseas make up 13.1% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 91.2% of residents. About 4.9% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the national average.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 45.8%. This is well above the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

The area is well-qualified, with 57.9% of residents completing Year 12, a figure much higher than most similar areas. Bachelor's degrees or higher are held by 21.5% of adults, which is about the same as the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,753, which is slightly above the national figure. Personal incomes are also higher than in most similar areas, with 11.4% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.4% of people reporting a long-term condition. This includes 15.2% with a mental health condition, a rate well above the national average.

Unpaid care for children is common, with 27.4% of people providing this support. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members (4.2%) compared to the national figure.

First Nations people make up 4.7% of the population. This group has a much higher Year 12 completion rate (52.1%) than the national average, though the unemployment rate is far above the national figure at 22.6%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 17.7% of households. About 26.8% of people live alone, which is higher than the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which account for 92.7% of dwellings. Renting is much more common here than in similar areas, and only 23.4% of homes are owned outright, well below the national figure.

Public transport is very accessible, with 7 stops and a high frequency of departures. This helps explain why more people use public transport to commute here compared to most similar areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.4% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far less common here than across Australia.

More adults are working or looking for work (64.5%) than in most similar areas. However, the unemployment rate of 6.2% is much higher than the national average.

Newtown is very walkable, with a score of 7.6. Every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of essential services, far exceeding the state average.