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Redlynch
25 km²
A growing number of families have moved into Redlynch over the last five years, creating a community that is much younger than most. It is a prosperous area where typical incomes are well above the national figure and many residents hold university degrees. The neighbourhood is primarily made up of large, detached family homes, which helps explain why there are so many children and larger household sizes here. This creates a suburban character where most people rely on cars to get around.
Redlynch's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Redlynch has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is notably young, with a typical resident aged 37 and a children's population that is well above the national figure. Seniors make up only 10.2% of the community, which is well below the state and national averages.
About 22.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas but about the same as the Queensland average.
English is the main language for 81.9% of the population, though 12.5% of people use another language at home. This is much higher than in most similar areas, while the proportion who speak little or no English is a little below the national figure.
People with no religion make up 44.9% of the community, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is equally common at 44.9%.
The community is well-qualified, with 66.9% of people completing Year 12 and 26.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well above state levels.
Incomes are high here, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,317, which is well above the national figure. More than 30% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.
Residents are generally healthy, with 21.8% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure.
Childcare is a major activity in the area, with 35.9% of people providing unpaid care for children, a figure well above the national average.
First Nations residents in Redlynch have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (63.1%) and lower unemployment (5.8%) compared to state and national figures.
Most homes are family-based, with 68.8% consisting of couples with children. This results in larger households, averaging 3.0 people per home.
The area is dominated by large houses, with 89.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most are separate houses, and 51.9% are owned with a mortgage.
Car use is essential, as 59.7% of people drive to work and only 0.7% use public transport. Very few homes (1.9%) are without a motor vehicle.
The population is quite mobile, with 42.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 9.6% of the community.
A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work at 73.9%. Many residents are professionals, with health care and education being the top industries.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While most people live within a short walk of a park, almost no one can walk to health services.