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Stafford Heights
3 km²
Higher than usual incomes define Stafford Heights, where a professional workforce drives a wealthy community. This is a well-educated area with a typical family income of $2,518 a week, well above the national figure. It is predominantly a residential suburb of detached family homes and is notably younger than most areas, with many children under 15. The neighbourhood is highly walkable and well connected, making it an attractive spot for established professionals and growing families in Brisbane.
Stafford Heights's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 31 schools serve Stafford Heights.
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The typical resident is 37, which is much lower than most similar areas. Children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population, and there is a higher than usual number of people in de facto relationships.
About 18.8% of people were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas but well below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
A higher than usual 11.1% of residents use another language at home, though this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few people, just 1.4%, speak little or no English.
About 40.2% of people report no religion, which is around the middle for its level and slightly above the national figure of 38.9%. Over half the population identifies as Christian.
This is a highly qualified community, with 31.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the state average.
Wealth is a standout feature here, as 31.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the Queensland average of 20.2%. Typical personal weekly incomes are also higher than most areas.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.0% of residents. This is slightly above the state and national figures.
More people here provide unpaid childcare than in most areas, while the proportion of volunteers is lower than usual. About 3.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
First Nations people in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 56.4%, which is far above the national figure. The unemployment rate for this group is 13.9%, slightly above the national average.
Families are the norm here, with 58% of households consisting of couples with children. Consequently, the area has fewer people living alone than most other areas.
The suburb is almost entirely made up of separate houses, 96.8% of which are detached. Homes are typically large, with 93% having three or more bedrooms, and typical mortgage payments are much higher than most areas.
Public transport use is much higher than most areas, supported by a high number of bus stops. While 52.4% of workers drive, nearly 20% work from home.
About 36.1% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national trend.
A high proportion of adults, 66.2%, are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work as professionals in health, technical, or education roles.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. Almost every home is also within 10 minutes of public transport.