Strathpine

Strathpine is a younger area than most, with a typical age of 37 and a higher-than-usual proportion of children under 15 at 18.9%. About 4.4% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the national figure.

Born overseas, 24.0% of residents come from other countries, a figure much higher than most similar areas. While English and Australian are the most common ancestries, New Zealand, England and the Philippines are the most frequent birthplaces outside Australia.

About 13.9% of the community uses a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is well below the national average of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community, 42.2%, reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 45.5%.

The area has a lower rate of university qualifications, with 15.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%. However, 55.0% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,556, which is a little below the national figure. Only 12.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate well below both the state and national averages.

Health challenges are more common here, as 33.1% of people have a long-term health condition and 12.4% have a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national figures.

More people here care for children unpaid (27.7%) compared to the national average. Interestingly, while 4.2% of residents served in the Defence Force, volunteers are much less common here than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is relatively successful, with a Year 12 completion rate of 56.5%, far above the national average. Typical personal income for this group is also well above the national figure at $715.

Families are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 17.7% of households.

Homes here are typically larger, with 86.0% having three or more bedrooms. While separate houses are very common, the area has a much higher proportion of renters (30.7%) than most similar areas.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 5.5% of people commuting this way. This is supported by a very high number of transit stops and a short 2-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.5% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.8% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

About 62.5% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in health care and social assistance. However, the unemployment rate of 6.9% is a little above the national average.

Strathpine is very walkable, with a score of 7.0. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport, and 82.9% are within a short walk of groceries.