Shorncliffe

The population is far older than the Queensland and national average, with a typical age of 47. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.2% of the community, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 46.2%.

English is the main language for 91.3% of the community. While 5.1% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The community is more secular than most, with 45.7% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Shorncliffe is highly qualified; 35.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 68.9%.

Household incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly family income of $3,099. This is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Mental health conditions are reported by 9.6% of residents, which is higher than most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.4% of the community.

The area has a strong spirit of service, with 20.6% of people volunteering, well above the national average. It also has a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than most areas.

First Nations people make up 1.4% of the population. Those in this group are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 42.

Families with children are common, making up 66.5% of households. Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling.

Separate houses are very common at 82.4%, and 36.9% of homes are owned outright. Monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most areas, typically costing $2,201.

Public transport is well utilised here; 4.7% of people commute using it, and there are far more stops per person than in the rest of the state. Working from home is also common at 25.5%.

The community is relatively stable, with 35.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is largely professional, with 31.9% of people in professional roles. Many residents work in health care, education, or professional and technical services.

The area is very walkable, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store. It is also highly accessible, with 99.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.