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Nundah
4 km²
Nearly 60% of residents in Nundah have moved here in the last five years, making it one of the most transient areas in the region. This is a young, highly educated community where a typical resident is just 35. It is defined by a high proportion of professional renters and young adults, with many people living alone in apartments. Its strength lies in its connectivity, offering an exceptionally walkable urban environment just a short distance from the city.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children and seniors both well below the state average. It has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships and a large number of residents who have never married.
People born overseas make up 29.4% of the population, which is well above the Queensland figure. While English and Australian are the most common ancestries, there is a significant presence of people born in India and Nepal.
About 19.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the state average. This diversity is high, though the number of people who speak little or no English is slightly below the national figure.
A large portion of the community—44%—reports having no religion, which is well above the national average. Christianity remains common at 39.2%, while Hinduism is the most prominent minority faith at 6.1%.
Educational attainment is far above the state and national figures, with 37.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is reflected in the high number of professionals, particularly in management and commerce.
Typical personal and household incomes are much higher than in most areas. About 15.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure.
While the number of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the state average, mental health conditions are much more common here, affecting 12.3% of residents.
Unpaid care and housework are much lower than in most areas, which is consistent with the high number of young adults living alone. Volunteer rates are also a little below the national figure.
First Nations residents here are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state. They also have a far higher rate of Year 12 completion and personal incomes that are well above the national figure.
The area is dominated by small households, with a typical home holding only 2.0 people. A huge 41.4% of residents live alone, a figure far above the state average.
Apartments make up 60.5% of homes, and renting is far more common here than elsewhere in Queensland. Because of this, very few residents own their homes outright and there are far fewer large family houses.
Public transport use is well above the national figure, supported by a high number of stops and routes. About 13.1% of homes have no car, which is well above the state average.
The population is highly mobile, with nearly 60% of people arriving within the last five years. This includes a significant number of recent arrivals from overseas, well above the national average.
A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work. Full-time employment is well above the state average, with many residents working in healthcare, professional services, and technical roles.
Nundah is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can reach parks, schools, and groceries on foot within 15 minutes.