Springbrook

The population is significantly older than most areas, with 23.1% aged 65 and over. This stands in contrast to the small number of children under 15, who make up just 12.6% of the community.

About 19.3% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 84.3% of the community. While 5.2% of people use another language at home, this is far below the Australian average of 22.3%.

The area is notably secular, with 52.3% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

A higher proportion of adults here have a bachelor degree or higher (21.4%) compared to similar areas. The community is served by primary schools, which are much more numerous per child than in most other areas.

Typical incomes are well below the national and state figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,273. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 11.3% of residents have a mental health condition, which is much higher than most areas. Other common long-term conditions include arthritis and asthma.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care (14.9%) and do significant unpaid housework than people in most other areas. Additionally, 5.9% of the population served in the Defence Force, a much higher rate than the national average.

There are 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical age is 42, which is far older than the state and national figures.

Living arrangements are unique here, with 34.4% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (97.6%). Home ownership is strong, with 39.6% of homes owned outright, far above the Queensland average of 29.1%.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and 55.6% of workers commute by car.

About 33.4% of people moved here in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%, and recent overseas arrivals are also far lower than the national average.

Only 52.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas. Common industries for those employed include health care, construction, and accommodation.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.4, far below the state average. While many homes are near a park, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.