Parrearra

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 30.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Overseas birth rates are much higher than in most similar areas, with 24.2% born abroad. English is the most common ancestry at 48.9%, followed by Australian at 31.1%.

Most residents speak only English at home, though the 5.9% who use another language is higher than in most similar areas. Very few people, just 0.5%, speak little or no English.

About 41.1% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average. Over half the population, 51.9%, identifies as Christian.

The community is well-qualified, with 22.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are six schools within 3km, and the average school advantage score is much higher than most areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,467, which is a little below the national figure. However, 20.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 32.8% of people. This is well above the national figure, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Unpaid childcare is less common here than in most areas, likely due to the older population. Interestingly, the rate of people who served in the Defence Force is much higher than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 28. Unemployment for this group is far below the national rate, sitting at 0.0%.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.2 people per dwelling. A high number of people live alone (28.3%), which is well above the Queensland average.

Home ownership is strong, with 42.8% of homes owned outright. While rents are well above the national average at $490 a week, the area has far fewer separate houses than the state average.

Public transport is very accessible, with a 3-minute walk to the nearest stop and a high number of bus routes. Despite this, 61.5% of workers still commute by car.

The area has seen significant movement, with 49.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals account for 9.7% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 53.4%. The most common industry for local workers is health care and social assistance.

The area is somewhat walkable, and every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, only 22.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.