North Toowoomba

The area is a little younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 37. About 17.9% of the population are children under 15, which is around the middle for similar areas.

People born overseas make up 17.6% of the community, a figure higher than most similar areas but far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 82.2% of residents speak only English, the proportion using another language at home is much higher than in most similar areas. Notably, the share of people who speak little or no English is among the highest for its level.

About 45.3% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.4% report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area has a higher share of adults with bachelor degrees or higher (21.0%) compared to similar areas. It is also well-served by schools, with 31 within 3km, among the largest number at this level.

Typical incomes are lower than the state and national figures, with a typical household earning $1,256 a week. Only 11.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is lower than most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 33.0% of people have a long-term health condition and 13.5% have a mental health condition, both of which are well above state and national figures.

The area has a much higher share of Defence Force veterans (4.4%) than most similar areas. However, volunteering rates (14.8%) are lower than in most similar areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.3% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 19.3%, well above the national figure.

The community has a much higher proportion of people living alone (36.9%) and one-parent families (21.4%) than most similar areas. This helps explain why homes are typically smaller, with only 2.2 people per home.

Renting is very common, with 43.6% of households renting, far above the national average of 30.6%. Separate houses are common (79.8%), but they are much smaller than usual, as 65.3% of homes have fewer than three bedrooms.

The area is well-connected with a high number of public transport stops, and 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of one. Despite this, only 0.2% of people commute using public transport.

The population is very mobile, with 44.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are particularly high, at 41.6%, which is far above the national figure.

Full-time employment is higher than most similar areas at 60.9%. The most common industries for workers are health care and social assistance, followed by education and training.

North Toowoomba is very walkable, with a score of 8.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, a park, and a school.