Parklands

First Nations people make up 9.6% of the population, which is well above the Queensland average. The typical resident is 43, and there is a high rate of de facto relationships at 21.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.2% were born overseas, which is higher than in many similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home by 96.5% of the community. There are no residents who speak little or no English, a figure far below the national average.

A majority of people here have no religion, at 52.0%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.4%.

Qualifications are generally lower than most areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree. About 38.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,520, a little below the national figure. High earners are rare here, with only 5.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, including a high rate of mental health conditions at 12.6%. About 12.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Providing unpaid care is common, with 19.6% of people doing so, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering is very low at 7.7%.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 18. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $833, which is well above the national figure.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.6% of households. About 24.7% of people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 88.3% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 13.0%, far below the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. While there are several bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

The community has seen some movement, with 34.6% of people moving house in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 46.1%, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work as labourers, technicians, or in trades.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While many homes are near public transport, almost no one is within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.