Nudgee

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national figure. It is a family-oriented community, with children under 15 making up 20.2% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

About 21.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though it remains a little below the Queensland average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

Around 11.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious patterns are similar to the rest of the state, with 48.4% of people identifying as Christian and 41.9% reporting no religion.

Nudgee is highly qualified, with 33.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the Queensland average. Year 12 completion is also far above national and state levels at 70.1%.

This is a wealthy area where typical household income is $2,620 a week, well above the national figure. Nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, placing them among the highest for their level.

A little fewer people have long-term health conditions compared to the state average. However, 6.2% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 31.3% of people providing this care, well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community in Nudgee is prosperous, with a typical personal income of $900 that is far above the national figure. School completion is also far above the national average at 59.7%.

Family homes are the norm here, with 63.8% being couples with children. This helps explain why there are more people per home than usual and why very few people live alone.

Most homes are large separate houses, with 94.4% having three or more bedrooms. These homes are expensive, with typical weekly rents at $488 and monthly mortgage payments at $2,167, both well above the national figure.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 7.5% of people commuting this way. The area is very well connected, with 96.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.7% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up 12.0% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Job prospects are strong, with 71.3% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also much higher than most similar areas at 65.5%.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services within 15 minutes.