Taigum

The typical resident is 40, and the area has a much higher proportion of seniors than most similar places, with 24.9% aged 65 and over. This is well above the 17.2% national figure.

Born overseas residents make up 35.4% of the population, which is far above the Queensland average of 22.7%. India is the most common non-Australian birthplace at 10.2%.

About 28.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure of 22.3%. Punjabi is the most common other language spoken at 9.2%.

Religious affiliation is high here, as the 29.2% of people with no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 46.9%.

Residents are well qualified, with 24.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas. Year 12 completion is also higher than most areas at 59.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,426, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. About 19.3% of households earn under $650 per week.

The community faces higher health challenges, with 9.3% of people needing help with daily activities, well above the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are also more common than in most areas.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most similar areas at 12.6%. However, 4.0% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is higher than the national figure of 2.8%.

First Nations people make up 2.4% of the population. Those in this group have a Year 12 completion rate of 47.1%, which is far above the national figure of 37.0%.

A large number of people live alone, at 31.8%, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families are also more common than in most similar areas.

Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most common type of dwelling at 51.3%. Renting is much more common than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly rent of $395.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 5.2% of people commuting by it. The area is well served by 22 public transport stops.

The population is very mobile, with 51.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.5% of the community, which is higher than most areas.

Working or looking for work is lower than most areas at 56.1%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which accounts for 19.0% of jobs.

Taigum is very walkable, with 98.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is also within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school.