Stretton

The typical resident is 38, though the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 and far fewer seniors than most similar places. De facto relationships are much less common here than across the state.

Cultural diversity is very high, with 59% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese, English, Australian, and Indian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is a striking feature, as 63% of people use a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, and 13.1% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more varied than in many other areas, with 37.3% of people reporting no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

The community is highly qualified; 39.6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, and 79.5% completed Year 12, both of which are far above state and national levels.

Household wealth is high, with 30.6% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income is $2,144, well above the Queensland figure.

Residents report better health than most, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (19.5%) and mental health conditions (3.9%) compared to the rest of the state.

Unpaid childcare is much more common here than in most areas, with 30.8% of people providing this care. However, volunteering rates are a little below the national average.

First Nations people make up 0.3% of the population. Those in this group earn a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the state and national figures.

Homes are large and usually full, with an average of 3.4 people per household. Very few people live alone, and 70.4% of families are couples with children.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 98.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far more common here than in the wider state.

Public transport use is higher than usual, and the area is well-served by 15 stops and 9 routes. However, a 26-minute walk to the nearest stop is higher than in most areas.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the Queensland and national rates.

Most adults are working or looking for work, though the unemployment rate of 6.3% is much higher than in most similar areas. Many residents work in healthcare or professional roles.

The area is ownly somewhat walkable, but it is far better than the state average for accessing parks, groceries, and public transport within a 15-minute walk.