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Petrie
7 km²
Younger families and adults make up the heart of Petrie, where the typical resident is just 38 years old. It is a large community with a high proportion of children and many more large households than in most other areas. This family-focused character is reflected in the housing, where nearly 90% of homes have three or more bedrooms. The area is very walkable and well-connected, making it a convenient spot for those raising children in the Moreton Bay region.
Petrie has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 20 schools serve Petrie.
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The area is notably younger than most, with a much lower proportion of seniors than the national figure. About 20% of residents are children under 15, and there is a higher-than-average number of people in de facto relationships.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 18.8% were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
English is the main language for 91% of the community. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, the figure is still far below the national average.
Nearly half of the population (49.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.7%.
Schooling levels are strong, with a much higher proportion of residents completing Year 12 than in most other areas. While the area has many schools nearby, the share of adults with a bachelor degree is well below the national figure.
Typical weekly household incomes are slightly above the national figure, at $1,853. This is higher than in most similar areas, though the share of high-earning households remains around the middle for its level.
Residents here report higher rates of long-term health conditions than most areas, including mental health conditions, which are well above the national figure.
There is a very high rate of unpaid childcare, well above the national figure, which is consistent with the high number of children in the area. The community also has a much higher share of Defence Force veterans than most areas.
First Nations people in Petrie are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21. They also show much higher Year 12 completion rates compared to most other areas.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household. This is reflected in a high share of couples with children and far fewer people living alone than in the rest of the state.
Separate houses are very common, and nearly 90% of homes have at least three bedrooms, far exceeding the national average. However, far fewer residents own their homes outright compared to most other areas.
The area is a transit hub with a high number of public transport stops and routes. This helps explain why more people commute via public transport here than in most similar areas.
About 36.4% of the population moved house in the last five years. This is higher than in most similar areas, though it is well below the state and national figures.
More adults are working or looking for work than in most other areas, though the unemployment rate is also much higher than usual. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.
The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents also have easy access to parks, schools, and health services, far exceeding the state average.