Redridge

The area is far older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 57. Children under 15 make up only 12.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.8% were born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 44.7% and 38.0% respectively.

English is the dominant language, with 88.9% of people using it only. Very few residents use another language at home, at just 2.8%, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 41.8% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the Queensland average. Other common affiliations are Christianity at 44.9% and other religions at 1.1%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 32.4% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical personal weekly income is among the lowest at this level at $445, far below the national figure of $805. Only 5.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are common here; 40.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Needing help with daily activities is also much more likely here than in most areas.

A higher number of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas. Unpaid housework is also more common here, while the number of people caring for children is among the lowest at this level.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 18. Personal income for this group is well above the national figure.

Couples without children make up the largest group at 51.8%. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, though the typical home has fewer people than the state average.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 100% of homes being separate houses. A huge 58.9% of these are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 67.8% of workers driving to get to work. There are no public transport stops or routes available in the area.

About 34.2% of people moved in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.8% of the population.

Only 37.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, a little above the national figure.

Redridge is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk for any resident.