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St Lucia
4 km²
A very young and highly educated population defines St Lucia, where the typical resident is just 25 years old. This community is far more diverse than the state average, with 40.9% of people born overseas and a strong presence of Mandarin speakers. Many residents are highly qualified professionals, though a large proportion of the population lives in rented apartments. Its location makes it an exceptionally accessible hub, with almost every home within a short walk of public transport and essential services.
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The area is far younger than the national figure, with 38.1% of residents aged between 15 and 24. Children under 15 and seniors over 65 are both much less common here than in most other areas.
International backgrounds are very common in St Lucia, where 40.9% of people were born overseas—far above the Queensland average of 22.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.
Language diversity is high, with 32.0% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common second language at 10.1%.
People with no religion make up 48.6% of the community, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 46.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the state and national figures.
Typical family incomes are a little above the national figure, though typical personal weekly income is well below. This gap is consistent with the high number of young adults and students in the area.
Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily help being well below the state and national averages.
While 24.2% of people volunteer—far above the national figure—the rates of unpaid childcare and housework are much lower than most other areas.
The First Nations community is small, with 112 people. This group is noticeably younger than the state average and has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 94.0%.
Household sizes are typical for the region, though people living alone make up 25.0% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.
Renting is very common here, with 53.1% of households renting—far above the national average. Most people live in flats or apartments, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure.
Public transport use and working from home are both much higher than in most areas. About 12.9% of homes have no car, which is well above the state average.
The population is very mobile, with 71.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far more common here than in the rest of the country.
Many residents work in education, training, and professional roles, though full-time employment is far below the national average. The unemployment rate is well above the state and national figures.
St Lucia is very walkable, with a score of 7.9. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport.