Riverview

A strong First Nations presence is a key feature here, with 10.6% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, well above the state figure. The community is younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and a high proportion of children under 15.

People born overseas make up 20.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, each accounting for 31.8% of residents.

About 14.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure a little above the Queensland average. English remains dominant, though Vietnamese is the most common other language spoken.

Religious diversity is modest, with 42.3% of people reporting no religion, which is slightly above the state figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 37.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 7.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,097. Only 6.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

Health challenges are prevalent, as 39.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, far above the state figure. Mental health conditions are particularly common, affecting 16.2% of the community.

While 15.4% of residents provide unpaid care—well above the national figure—volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at just 8.2%.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face hardship with an unemployment rate of 28.6%, which is far above the state average.

One-parent families are very common here, making up 29% of households, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 96.2% of homes being detached. Renting is very common at 49.6%, far above the state and national figures.

Public transport use is higher than most areas, supported by a high number of stops. However, 10.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with 35.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the Queensland figure of 44.8%.

Unemployment is a significant issue at 13.3%, well above the national figure. Many residents work as labourers or in health care and social assistance.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, but almost no one can walk to health services or groceries within 15 minutes.