Riordanvale

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. It has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas, and a much higher rate of de facto relationships than the national average.

About 14% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the national figure. English ancestry is the most common at 40.9%, followed by Australian at 34.5%.

English is the dominant language, with 78.2% of people using it only. Only 4.7% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion at 45.1%, which is well above both the Queensland and Australian figures.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. This is consistent with a workforce heavily concentrated in technicians and trades.

Typical personal income is $958 a week, which is a little above the national figure. The area is generally wealthy, with 21.4% of households earning over $3,000 a week.

Residents are in good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 22% of people, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Very few people require help with daily activities.

Volunteering is slightly above the national average at 16.7%. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care or care for children compared to most other areas.

The First Nations population is small, but those who are present are far older than the national median age at 42. Their personal and household incomes are also far above the national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and a very low number of people living alone. One-parent families are far less common here than in the rest of the country.

Every home in Riordanvale is a separate house, and 82.1% have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $500, and monthly mortgage payments are also higher than usual.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and no one commutes using a bus or train. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with 29% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is strong, with a full-time work rate of 64.2% and an unemployment rate of 2.0%, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work in construction and mining.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.