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Shailer Park
8 km²
Typical household incomes in Shailer Park are well above the national figure, marking it as a relatively affluent community. It is a family-oriented area with a large population and more children than most similar places. This family focus is reflected in the housing, where very large homes are the norm. The community is also quite diverse, with many residents born overseas and a high number of people holding university degrees.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is younger than most, with 19.7% of people being children under 15 and a much lower proportion of seniors than the state average. About 39 is the typical age for residents here.
International backgrounds are common, as 28.6% of people were born overseas, which is well above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 82.8% of the community, though 14.1% use another language at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas.
About 41.9% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common faith at 47.8%.
Residents are well-qualified, with 65.7% having finished Year 12—far above the national figure. Bachelor degrees or higher are also much more common here than in most similar areas.
The community is wealthier than average, with typical household weekly incomes of $2,227. This is well above both the state and national figures, and 30.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health profiles are around the middle for similar areas, with 27.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. Asthma and mental health are the most reported conditions.
Family life is a major focus here, as the proportion of people providing unpaid childcare is well above the national figure. 14.2% of residents also do volunteer work.
First Nations residents in Shailer Park have higher typical personal and household incomes than the state average. Year 12 completion for this group is also far above the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone, which is far below the national figure, while 63.3% of households are couples with children.
Large detached houses dominate the landscape, with 91.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state.
Most people drive to work, though the area has a very high number of public transport stops compared to other places. Only 1.9% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.
The population is fairly stable, with 36.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the Queensland average.
The workforce is active, with 70.4% of adults working or looking for work—well above the national figure. Common industries include health, construction, and education.
The area is somewhat walkable, and almost everyone can walk to a park or school within 15 minutes. However, far fewer people can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.