Paddington

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 34. It is also more likely to be in a de facto relationship, while the proportion of seniors is well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 20.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still a little below the Queensland average.

English is the main language for 87.4% of residents. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.

A majority of residents (51.6%) report no religion, which is far above both the Queensland and Australian averages.

This is a highly qualified area where 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level.

Typical incomes are far above the national average, with a typical family earning $3,742 a week. About 43.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is among the highest for its level.

Residents generally have better health than most, with far fewer people needing help with daily activities than the national average. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the national figure.

Volunteer rates are well above the state and national averages. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for its level, while housework and general care are lower than in most areas.

First Nations residents have a Year 12 completion rate of 83.8%, which is far above the national average. The unemployment rate for this group is also well below the national figure.

About 26.7% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure. Most households consist of couples with children (59.5%) or couples without children (29.2%).

Renting is very common here, with 42.8% of households renting, far above the national average. Typical weekly rents and monthly mortgage payments are both among the highest at this level.

The area is highly connected, with 29% of people working from home and 6.8% commuting by public transport, which is well above the national average.

The community is quite transient, with 53.6% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

A very high proportion of adults (76.3%) are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Many residents are employed as professionals or managers.

Paddington is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.