Salisbury

The area is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 35 and a higher-than-usual share of children under 15. Seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state and national figures at 12.0%.

Born overseas in 25.2% of cases, residents show a higher level of international heritage than most similar areas. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish remain the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 19.2% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the Queensland figure. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is about the same as the national average.

A higher proportion of people report having no religion (45.0%) compared to most other areas, sitting well above both the state and national figures.

Academic achievement is far above the national average, with 36.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is reflected in school completion, as 71.9% of residents finished Year 12, far exceeding state figures.

Earnings are much higher than in most areas, with a typical household income of $2,133 per week. This is well above the Queensland typical of $1,675, and 28.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.3% of residents. This is a little above the national average of 8.8%.

More people here care for children unpaid (30.1%) compared to the state and nation. Volunteer rates are a little above the national figure at 17.0%.

First Nations residents in the area have a typical personal income of $833, which is well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also well above the national average at 46.8%.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 60.9% of families.

Most residents live in separate houses, with 85.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. However, outright home ownership is well below the national average, while typical weekly rents of $400 are a little above the state figure.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 6.5% of people commuting via transit. The area is very well served, with a high number of stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work (71.1%), which is well above the national average. Professionals make up the largest employment group at 30.9%.

The area is very walkable, with 98.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach groceries, parks, and health services within a 15-minute walk.