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Redland Bay
47 km²
A spacious residential feel defines Redland Bay, where almost every home is a separate house with three or more bedrooms. This is a family-oriented community with a high number of children and larger-than-average households. Typical incomes here are higher than the national figure, contributing to a high rate of home ownership and significant mortgage payments. It is a growing area where nearly half of the residents have moved in over the last five years.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The community is slightly older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 40. While 19.9% of people are children under 15, which is higher than most similar areas, about 17.2% are seniors.
People born overseas make up 20.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 91.4% of residents. Only 5.3% use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average of 22.3%.
A high proportion of residents report having no religion, at 44.3%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
About 55.1% of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the 15.5% with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical household income is $2,046 a week, which is much higher than most similar areas. This is reflected in the fact that 24.8% of households earn over $3,000 weekly, well above the Queensland average.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 31.0% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
Unpaid childcare is a significant part of local life, with 31.1% of people caring for children, which is much higher than most areas. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in similar places.
First Nations residents are notably younger than average, with a typical age of 19. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 52.1%.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Very few people live alone, at just 13.8%.
Separate houses make up 94.3% of all homes, and 94.7% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Monthly mortgage payments are typically $2,080, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Most people rely on cars, though the area has more public transport stops and routes than most similar places. Only 1.3% of people commute by public transport.
The area has seen significant movement, with 46.9% of residents moving in the last five years, which is much higher than most similar areas.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is slightly above the national average at 60.2%, with many working in construction and health care.
The area is quite walkable, with 84.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 94.5% near a park, both figures far above the state average.