Ridgewood

The area is far older than most of Australia, though it has a higher than average share of children under 15. About 19.2% of the population are seniors, and 18.9% are children.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 13.6% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the Queensland and national figures.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national average.

More than half of the community (50.8%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

A higher than usual proportion of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, though this remains a little below the state average. Roughly 53.2% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual family earning $1,589 a week. Only 13.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

The community has a higher than average need for help with daily activities, at 6.9%. Mental health conditions are less common here than in most other areas.

Unpaid care and housework are very common, with 31.5% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, far above the national figure.

First Nations residents in the area earn a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Over half of all households are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Home ownership is strong, with 46.4% of houses owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting by transit. However, 25.6% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The community has seen significant movement, with 38.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.3% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate of 6.1% is higher than the national average.

Ridgewood is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools or groceries within a 15-minute walk.