Toowoomba City

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 21% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 are well below the national figure at 13.2%, while Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.7% of the population.

English is the most common ancestry at 33.7%. While 18.2% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 13.3% using another language at home. This is reflected in the fact that people who speak little or no English are among the highest at this level.

Religion is more common here than in most similar areas, and the 33.9% of people with no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a high number of schools and a high proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (19.7%) compared to similar areas. However, Year 12 completion is far below the national figure at 48.2%.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures; a typical household earns $1,084 a week, which is much lower than most similar areas. Only 9.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure far below the national average.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 34% of people having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 15.7% of residents.

Community participation is notably low, with unpaid childcare, housework, and general care all falling well below state and national figures. However, there is a higher-than-usual number of people who have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents have a higher rate of Year 12 completion (50%) than the national average. Personal income for this group is about the same as the national figure, while the unemployment rate is a little below the national average.

Small households are the norm, with a typical home holding only 2.0 people. One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 21.7% of households.

Renting is very common, with 59.3% of households renting, which is far above the national figure. Homes tend to be smaller and less likely to be owned outright compared to other areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 28 stops and a typical 3-minute walk to the nearest one. Because of this, 16.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the state average.

The population is very mobile, with over half of the residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are among the highest at this level, making up 40.9% of the community.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national figure, though the overall number of adults working or looking for work is far below the state average. Local jobs are concentrated in health care, education, and retail.

This is a walker's paradise with a walkability score of 9.2. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, groceries, and health services.