Tanawha

The community is slightly older than the national typical age of 38, with a typical resident being 40. It is a family-oriented area with more children than most, while the proportion of seniors is well below the national figure.

One in five people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English ancestry is the most common at 46.8%, followed by Australian at 36.9%.

English is the dominant language, used by 91.6% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

A higher number of residents identify as having no religion compared to most areas, at 43.8%, though Christianity remains the largest affiliation at 47.7%.

Education levels are high, with 24.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 60.3% having completed Year 12, both of which are much higher than most similar areas.

Tanawha is very affluent; 36.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical weekly household income is $2,542, well above the national figure.

Residents enjoy better health than most areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (24.6%) and mental health conditions (6.9%) than the state and national averages.

Community participation is high, with 20.7% of people volunteering. Many residents provide unpaid care, including 32.2% who care for children, which is well above the national figure.

There are 29 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This population is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 21.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children (67.3%) and a very low number of people living alone.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (92.5%), with 89.2% having three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are high, with a typical monthly cost of $2,450.

Car use is essential here, as 56.8% of people drive to work. However, 21.9% work from home, which is well above the Queensland average.

The population is quite mobile, with 45.7% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.9% of the community.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work (65.3%). Common industries include construction, health care, and education, with a strong presence of professionals and managers.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and public transport, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.