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Thornlands
22 km²
A shifting population defines Thornlands, where over half of all residents have moved in since 2016. This is a young, affluent community with a typical resident aged 36, which is younger than the national figure. Large family homes and high incomes are common here, creating a suburb that is much more focused on raising children than most other areas. It sits as a high-earning residential hub within the Redland region.
Thornlands's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Thornlands has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 21.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This trend is reflected in the typical age of 36, which is lower than most other areas.
Many residents were born overseas, with 25.6% born abroad, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 44.9%, followed by Australian at 35.8%.
While many residents were born overseas, only 8.9% use a language other than English at home, which is far below the national figure. Very few people, just 0.9%, speak little or no English.
Religious patterns are typical for the area, with 49.9% of residents identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 42.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure.
Education levels are high, as 62.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure. Twenty percent of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most areas.
Earnings in Thornlands are significantly higher than the national figure. Typical weekly household income is $2,218, and 29.2% of households earn over $3,000 a week, which is much higher than most areas.
Health stats are around the middle for similar areas, with 27.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health is the most reported long-term condition, affecting 8.9% of residents.
A high number of people provide unpaid care for children—32.8%, which is well above the national figure. However, the rate of volunteers is 12.5%, which is much lower than most areas.
First Nations residents in Thornlands have a typical personal income of $691, which is well above the national figure. Unemployment for this group is also much lower than the state and national figures at 7.2%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home, which is higher than the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 64.4% of families.
Large homes are the norm, with 93.6% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. However, typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,167 are much higher than most areas, and only 24.6% of homes are owned outright.
Most people drive to work, though the area has a high number of public transport stops and a short 3-minute walk to the nearest one. Only 2.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The community is in a state of flux, with 51.5% of people having moved here in the last five years, which is far above the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.9% of the population.
Working life is strong here, with 70.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, construction, or retail.
While 97.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, access to other services is limited. Only 10.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, which is far below the state figure.