Northgate

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with the typical resident aged 35. Only 10.2% of people are seniors, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

About 25.3% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. While English and Australian are the most common ancestries, Nepal is the most frequent overseas birth country at 4.0%.

A higher number of people use a language other than English at home compared to the state, at 16.9%. However, this is well below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 42.8% of people identifying as Christian and 42.4% reporting no religion.

Northgate is highly qualified, with 34.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the Queensland average of 21.9%. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 73.0%.

Household earnings are significantly higher than typical areas, with 30.2% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family income is $2,627, which is well above the state average.

The area has a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas, though 11.1% of residents report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care and volunteering are less common here than in most areas, with only 14.1% of people volunteering.

First Nations residents in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 51.1%, which is far above the national average of 37.0%.

People living alone are more common here than in most areas, making up 30.2% of households. This is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Renting is far more common than the national average, with 42.5% of households renting. Homes here tend to be smaller, and the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,100 is higher than in most areas.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 11.6% commuting by transit. This is supported by a high number of stops and the fact that 10% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is very mobile, with nearly half of all residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common than in most areas.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the state. Full-time employment is also slightly above the national average at 61.6%.

The area is very walkable, with 95.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 96.8% within 15 minutes of groceries.