Priestdale

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up just 11.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

About 26.3% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the Queensland average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, and German.

More people use another language at home (16.9%) than in most similar areas, and the proportion who speak little or no English is among the highest for this level.

Religion is common here, with 58.1% of residents identifying as Christians. This is reflected in the fact that far fewer people report having no religion compared to the rest of the state.

The area is highly qualified, with 31.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of people working in professional and managerial roles.

Priestdale is very wealthy; the typical household earns $3,187 a week, which is far above the national figure. About 60.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, among the highest for this level.

Residents are in good health, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing daily help compared to the state and national averages.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with many residents providing care and 24.6% volunteering. There is also a high rate of former Defence Force members.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical person in this group is 61, far older than the state average.

Homes are large, with an average of 3.5 people per household. There are no one-parent families in the area, and very few people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 62.8% are owned outright, far above the national average. No one in the area is renting.

Car use is dominant, with 0% of homes lacking a vehicle, though 26.2% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.

About 34.6% of residents have moved in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is mainly employed in health care, professional services, and construction, with an unemployment rate of 3.6% that is a little below the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and almost no homes within a 15-minute walk of shops, health services, or schools.