South Toowoomba

The area is younger than most, with a typical age of 36. About 16.8% of the population are children under 15, and 5.1% are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is higher than in most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 17.6% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the Queensland average of 22.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 12.6% of people using a language other than English at home. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little above the state figure.

Christianity is the most common religion at 47.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 37.0%, which is well below the Queensland figure of 41.2%.

The community is well qualified, with 23.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than in most similar areas, and the proportion of people who finished Year 12 is also higher than usual.

Typical weekly household income is $1,354, which is lower than in most similar areas and well below the national figure. Only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent, affecting 14.1% of residents, which is well above the national figure.

Around 12.2% of residents provide unpaid care. The area has a higher rate of Defence Force veterans than most similar areas, at 4.0%.

There are 283 First Nations people in the area, and they are generally younger than the national average. Year 12 completion is far above the national figure at 51.1%.

The area is dominated by smaller households, with 37.7% of people living alone. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas, making up 21.5% of households.

Renting is very common, with 48.7% of households renting, far above the national average. Homes are smaller and less likely to be owned outright than in most other areas, with typical weekly rents sitting well below the state and national figures.

Public transport infrastructure is excellent, with 36 stops and a short three-minute walk to the nearest one. However, working from home is much less common here than in the rest of the country.

This is a highly mobile community, as 51.8% of people moved here in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent arrivals from overseas, at 39.3%.

Full-time employment is slightly above the national average at 61.6%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.7. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools, which is far above the state average.