Rocklea

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 34. It also has a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 34.4% of the population, which is far above the Queensland figure of 22.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is very high, with 27.7% of people using another language at home, far above the state average. This is reflected in the fact that 5.7% of residents speak little or no English, a figure well above the national average.

More people here report having no religion (44.7%) compared to both Queensland and Australia. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.2%.

The area is well-qualified, with 27.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical family incomes are about the same as the state and national figures, though the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here, as people needing help with daily activities (8.1%) and those with mental health conditions (12.2%) are both well above the national figures.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than most areas, with fewer people volunteering or providing unpaid care and housework than the state average.

First Nations residents are younger than average and show very high Year 12 completion rates at 65.7%, far above the national figure. Additionally, 16.7% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state average.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with a far higher proportion of people living alone (38.2%) than in the rest of the state. One-parent families are also more common than in most similar areas.

Renting is very common, with 47.3% of households renting, far above the national figure. While separate houses are common, these homes are much smaller than average, with far fewer having three or more bedrooms.

The area is well-serviced by public transport, with 13 routes and a number of stops per 1,000 people that is far above the state average. This helps explain why more people use public transport to commute than in most other areas.

Rocklea is a highly mobile community, with 50.8% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much larger share than usual.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate of 8.3% is well above the national average.

The area is somewhat walkable and has a very high number of walkable amenities per 1,000 residents. Most homes are within a short walk of public transport or a park, but far fewer are near groceries or health services.