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Runcorn
7 km²
A huge influx of new residents has shaped Runcorn into a diverse and youthful hub, with 45.4% of people moving here in the last five years. This is a young community where the typical resident is just 34, and it is far more multicultural than the state average. The area is marked by high levels of education and a strong connection to overseas birthplaces, creating a professional and cosmopolitan atmosphere in the heart of Brisbane.
Families are well catered for: 29 schools serve Runcorn.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 18.6% of people being children under 15 and only 11.4% aged 65 or over. This youthfulness is reflected in the marital status, as 36.3% of residents have never married.
Runcorn is exceptionally diverse, with 53.6% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Australian.
The area's multicultural character is clear, as 55.3% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 10.9% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is lower than in most similar areas, with 36.1% of people reporting no religion, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.
Runcorn is highly qualified; 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the Queensland average of 21.9%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 74.3%.
Typical household income is about $1,742 a week, which is roughly the same as the national figure. However, the number of people earning $2,000 or more per week is well below the national average.
Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 20.6% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
While 27.5% of people provide unpaid childcare, other forms of community participation are low. The rate of volunteering is much lower than in most areas.
The First Nations population is among the largest for this level, and Year 12 completion among this group is far above the national average at 61.4%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. Over 60% of households are couples with children, while those living alone are well below the national average.
Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 37.8% of households renting. Most homes are large, as 92.4% have three or more bedrooms.
Public transport use is well above the national figure, with 8.3% of people commuting this way. This is supported by a high number of public transport stops and routes.
The area has seen significant movement, with 45.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much higher than the national average at 17.9%.
More people here are working or looking for work than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 6.6%.
The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 100% within a 15-minute walk of a park.