North Ward

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is slightly older than the national figure. While there are far fewer children here than in most areas, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is a little above the Queensland average at 5.7%.

Overseas birth is common here, with 23.1% of people born outside Australia. English, Australian, and Irish are the most frequent ancestries reported by residents.

About 12.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little below the national figure.

Religious views are typical for the region, with 45.1% identifying as Christians and 40.9% reporting no religion, a figure slightly above the national average.

The community is exceptionally well qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 34.7% of adults—far above the Queensland figure. This is reflected in high school completion rates, which are well above the national average.

Typical personal weekly incomes are well above the state and national figures, and 16.8% of people earn over $2,000 a week. This high earning power is consistent with the large number of professionals living here.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with the rate of long-term health conditions well below the Queensland figure. Only 4.0% of people need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid childcare and housework is well below the national average. Notably, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is well above the state and national figures.

The First Nations community here is among the largest for its level, and 33.0% speak a First Nations language—far above the national average. This group is noticeably younger than the rest of the population, with a typical age of 18.

Living arrangements are unusual for the region, as 46.8% of people live alone—far above the national figure. Consequently, homes are small, with only 1.8 people per household on average.

The housing market is dominated by rentals, which are used by 57.7% of households, far above the state average. Most people live in flats or apartments, and very few homes have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport access is high, with 93.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, only 0.7% of people use these services to commute, and 6.9% work from home—far below the national figure.

The population is very fluid, with 57.0% of people having moved in the last five years. This high turnover is matched by a strong influx of recent overseas arrivals.

The workforce is strong, with full-time employment well above the national average. Many residents work as professionals in health care and social assistance, which are the most common industries.

North Ward is very walkable, with a score well above the Queensland average. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and the vast majority are close to groceries and health services.