Smithfield

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 making up 19.6% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.0% of the community, which is a little above the Queensland average.

People born overseas make up 26.5% of the population, which is well above the state average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

Language diversity is high, with 17.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the Queensland figure, although it remains well below the national average.

Nearly half of the community (47.4%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.

Education levels are strong, with 64.0% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. About 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state average at $1,840 per week. Personal incomes are also higher than in most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with long-term health conditions affecting only 21.4% of people, which is well below the national figure.

More people here care for children unpaid (27.5%) than in most areas. However, the rate of people providing other forms of unpaid care is much lower than typical.

First Nations residents in Smithfield have a Year 12 completion rate of 55.8%, which is far above the national average. Their typical household income of $1,970 is also well above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up the largest group at 56.8%, while those living alone are well below the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 91.0% of homes being detached. Large homes are common, as 87.5% have three or more bedrooms, though the typical weekly rent of $420 is a little above the national average.

Most people rely on cars, with 59.0% driving to work. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops and weekly departures compared to other areas.

Smithfield is a highly mobile community, with 52.7% of people moving house in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, at 67.2%. The most common industries for local jobs are health care, social assistance, and hospitality.

The area is quite walkable, with 82.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. This is far above the state average, with nearly all homes within a short walk of a park.