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The Gap
13 km²
Families with children are very common in The Gap, where 21.2% of the population are kids under 15. It is a high-earning area with a professional character, marked by a very high proportion of university degrees and typical weekly household incomes that sit well above the national figure. Most residents live in large, detached houses, creating a suburban feel that is both affluent and family-oriented. This community is more likely to be without a religious affiliation than the state average.
The Gap's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
The Gap has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The population is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 42. While children make up a much higher proportion of the community than in most areas, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships compared to the Queensland average.
People born overseas make up 24.6% of the community, which is much higher than in similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.
English is the main language for most, though 10.4% of residents use another language at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. However, very few people here speak little or no English.
Nearly half of the population (46.7%) report having no religion, which is well above both the Queensland and national figures. Christianity is the other major affiliation at 46.9%.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 44.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the school community, where Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas.
Incomes are very high in this area; the typical weekly household earns $2,573, which is well above the national figure. About 40.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, putting them among the highest at this level.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.2% of residents. Overall, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national average.
Residents are more likely to volunteer and perform unpaid housework than people in most other areas. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members, at 4.8%.
The First Nations community here has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 72.6% and a typical personal income that is well above the national figure.
Homes tend to be large, with 2.9 people per home, which is much higher than in most areas. Consequently, there are far fewer people living alone than the state or national average.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 95.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While many own their homes outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments that are well above the national figure.
Working from home is very common here, with 29.5% of the workforce doing so. The area is well-served by buses, and residents can usually walk to a stop in about four minutes.
About 35.6% of residents moved house in the last five years, though this is well below the Queensland average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.2% of the population.
A high number of residents are working or looking for work, with many employed as professionals or managers. The most common industries are health care, professional services, and education.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, but far fewer are within reach of health services compared to the state average. The area is considered somewhat walkable, though it has a steeper average slope than the state average.