Nikenbah

Nikenbah is a family-oriented area where 21.9% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. It also has a higher-than-usual proportion of seniors, with 21.2% aged 65 and over.

People born overseas make up 18.6% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is well below the Queensland and national figures.

English is the main language for 90% of residents. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national average.

A little more than 43% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure. Around half of the community identify as Christian.

The area has a higher rate of bachelor degrees and Year 12 completion than most similar areas. Residents have good access to schooling, with eight schools located within 3 km.

Typical household incomes are about the same as the state and national figures. However, the area has a higher proportion of high earners than most similar areas, with 20.5% of households earning over $3,000 a week.

Residents experience higher rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than most similar areas. About 31.6% of people have a long-term health condition, most commonly arthritis.

The community is very active in providing unpaid care and housework, with figures well above the national average. There is also a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community here is noticeably younger than the state and national averages. They also have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion and a stronger connection to traditional languages than most similar areas.

Homes in Nikenbah are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the country, and over half of all households are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 92.3% have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the state and national figures. Renters are fewer here than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rent is $390.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 51.3% have two.

Nikenbah has seen a huge influx of new residents, with 71.6% of people moving here in the last five years—a rate far above the national average.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average, though fewer adults are working or looking for work overall. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no residents can walk to groceries, health services, or public transport within 15 minutes.