Pinkenba

The community is older than most, with a typical age of 40 and only 6% of people being children under 15, which is far below the national figure. Over half the population have never been married, though 21% are in de facto relationships, a rate well above the state average.

International backgrounds are common here, with 40.9% of people born overseas, far above the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 8% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is well below the Queensland average. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is much higher than in most similar areas.

Religious affiliation is relatively common for the area; 30.3% of people report no religion, which is far below the state and national figures.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 35.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical personal weekly income is $848, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, the typical household income of $1,666 is about the same as the Queensland figure.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. Only 23.7% have a long-term health condition, and just 2.6% need help with daily activities, both of which are well below national levels.

Participation in unpaid work is very low; only 11.3% of people volunteer, and the number of people providing unpaid care or childcare is far below the state average.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area. Those identified as First Nations are far older than the national typical age, with a typical age of 44.

Household sizes are small, with 2.1 people per home, much lower than most areas. This is partly because 38.3% of people live alone, a rate far above the national average.

Almost every home is a separate house, with 98.1% being detached. Renting is much more common here than in similar areas, and 34.6% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure.

Public transport access is excellent, with 20 stops in the area and a typical 3-minute walk to the nearest one. Despite this, 55.5% of people still drive themselves to work.

The population is very settled, as only 21.2% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a much lower proportion of adults working or looking for work compared to most areas. Many residents work as labourers, clerks, or tradespeople, with construction and transport being the main industries.

Most homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, but the area is otherwise car-dependent. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.