Rangeville

The area is noticeably older than the typical Queensland or Australian community, with the typical resident aged 44. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

While 14.9% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 88.6% of the community. Only 8.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

Religious faith is more common here than in most other areas, with 59.6% identifying as Christian. Only 31.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure well below the national average.

Rangeville is a highly qualified community, with 31.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Many residents have completed Year 12, and local schools generally have a higher advantage score than most areas.

Typical personal and family incomes are higher than the national figure. People earning $2,000 or more a week make up 13.9% of the population, which is much higher than in most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.7% of residents. This is consistent with the older population, and 7.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Community involvement is strong, with 20% of residents volunteering, which is well above the state average. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most other areas.

First Nations people make up 2.7% of the population. Year 12 completion among this group is far above the national average at 57.1%.

Homes are mostly occupied by couples, and 27.3% of people live alone. About 14.3% of households are one-parent families, which is higher than in most areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 84% of homes being detached. These are typically large, as 86.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, and 39.4% are owned outright.

Car reliance is high, with 70.2% of people driving to work and only 0.1% using public transport. Very few people work from home compared to the national average.

The community has seen significant movement, with 42.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.7% of the population, which is much higher than most areas.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 61.3%. Many residents work as professionals or managers, with a strong presence in health care and education.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries. However, only 26.5% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, far below the state average.