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Prince Henry Heights

1 km²

Older adults and retirees dominate the landscape in Prince Henry Heights, where the typical resident is 47. This is a wealthy, highly educated community with a strong professional workforce. The area is defined by large, detached houses and high family incomes that sit well above national figures. It feels like a peaceful residential pocket, though its hilly terrain and lack of shops make it very dependent on cars.

Prince Henry Heights's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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The community is far older than the state and national average, with 24.5% of people aged 65 and over. Most residents are married, while those in de facto relationships are much less common than in other areas.

About 17% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the Queensland and Australian averages. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 86% of the population. While more people use another language at home here than in similar areas, it is still far below the national figure.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.8%, a figure that is well below the national average.

This is a highly qualified area where 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This high level of education is reflected in the high proportion of people who completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high here, with 38.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,446 is well above the national figure.

About 30.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Arthritis is the most frequently reported condition.

Residents are very active in their community, with 22.2% volunteering and 17.8% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the national average.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably older than those across the state and earn a typical personal income that is far above the national figure.

Families with children are common, and homes are slightly larger than usual with 2.6 people per household. This helps explain why fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 95.3% have three or more bedrooms. Nearly half of these are owned outright, and rents are a little above the national figure.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and every single home owning at least one vehicle.

About 33.7% of people moved here in the last five years, though this is well below the state average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.7% of the population.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with many employed in health care and education. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.4%.

The neighborhood is very car-dependent due to its steep slopes and lack of nearby shops or health services. While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park, there are no grocery stores or transport stops within a 15-minute walk.

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