Reedy Creek

The area is notably young, with 23.1% of residents being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Seniors make up only 12.2% of the population, which is much lower than in most other similar areas.

About 27% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas and well above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 11.8% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Only 1.1% of the community speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 51.1%, while 39.1% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are very high, with 65% of residents having completed Year 12 and 25.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are much higher than most similar areas.

Typical household income is $2,229 a week, which is well above the national figure. This is reflected in the fact that 32% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a result far above the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 22.6% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 33.7% of people caring for children, a rate well above the national average. Volunteering and other unpaid care are lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is small but highly educated, with a Year 12 completion rate of 65.9%, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67.6% of families.

Most homes are large, with 91.4% having three or more bedrooms. However, mortgage payments are high, with a typical monthly payment of $2,167, which is well above the state average.

Car use is dominant, with 64.9% of people driving to work. While most homes have at least one vehicle, public transport is highly accessible, with 78.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.7% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average.

The local workforce is very active, with 69.9% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health, retail, and education.

The area is mostly car-dependent and has a walkability score of 3.9, well below the state average. While public transport is nearby, most groceries and schools are beyond a 15-minute walk.