Ormiston

The community is significantly older than the state and national average, with 24.4% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up 16.5% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

Many residents have roots overseas, with 29.6% born outside Australia, a figure well above the Queensland average. English is the most common ancestry at 46.7%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

While the area is diverse in birthplace, 88.4% of people speak only English at home. The proportion using another language is 9.1%, which is far below the national figure.

The community is split fairly evenly between those with a faith and those without. Christianity is the most common religion at 53.5%, while 40.1% of residents report no religion.

Ormiston is highly qualified, with 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 62.9% having completed Year 12. Both figures are well above the Queensland average.

This is a wealthy area where 29% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical family incomes are also a little above the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 32% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 5.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Local residents are more likely to care for children unpaid (28.7%) than those in other areas. About 16.2% of the community are volunteers, which is a little above the national average.

First Nations people in Ormiston have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (54.1%) than the national figure. Unemployment among this group is notably low at 0.0%.

Families are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most households consist of couples, with 56.7% having children and 30.8% without.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 83.9% having three or more bedrooms. While many own their homes outright (39.6%), those with mortgages pay a typical $2,000 a month, which is higher than in most areas.

Public transport infrastructure is strong, with 24 stops and 22 routes serving the area. Despite this, most people drive to work, and 20.6% work from home, which is well above the state average.

The area is quite dynamic, with 44.7% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure, though recent overseas arrivals (8.3%) are well below the state average.

Employment levels are typical for the region, with 60.4% of adults working or looking for work. Professional roles and managers are the most common occupations.

The area is very walkable, with 97.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents can easily reach parks and groceries on foot, though health services are far less accessible than in other Queensland areas.