Racecourse

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the Queensland average. It is a family-heavy community, with children under 15 making up 20.4% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area is very homogenous, with 91.7% of people born in Australia. Consequently, the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 96.7% of residents. This is far below the national average for language diversity, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Faith plays a significant role here, as 65.7% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical household incomes are a little above the Queensland average at $1,850 per week. While a few high earners make up 10.6% of the population, those earning under $650 a week represent over half of all individuals.

Mental health conditions are well below the national figure, appearing in only 5.5% of people. However, 6.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area has a high rate of community spirit, with 22.0% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most areas.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $612 is a little above the national figure of $540.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is a little above the national figure and is consistent with the high number of couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, far above the national average. Large homes are the norm, with 85.0% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0.0% of people commute via public transit. This is far below the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with only 28.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, sitting far above the national average. However, full-time employment is much lower than in most other areas.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6, far below the Queensland average. Almost no one can walk to a park, school, or grocery store within 15 minutes.