Townsville City

The typical resident is 39, and the area has far fewer children than the national figure. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, with 17.6% of the population in such a partnership.

People born overseas make up 25.4% of the population, which is a little above the Queensland average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

About 11.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still a little below the Queensland average.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 42.6% identifying as Christian and 41.1% reporting no religion. The latter figure is a little above the national average.

This is a highly qualified community where 34.2% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most areas at 64.3%.

Earnings are among the highest at this level, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,182. This is well above the national figure of $805, and 19.6% of people earn $2,000 or more each week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with only 25.0% reporting a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also fewer than in most similar areas.

Defence Force veterans are very common here, with 10.2% having served, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are much less common than in most areas, likely due to the low number of children.

First Nations residents are typically older than in the rest of the state, with a median age of 36. While personal income is well above the national figure, the unemployment rate is far above at 23.8%.

The area is dominated by people living alone, who make up 43.4% of households. Because of this, the typical home has only 1.8 people, which is well below the national average.

Rental properties are far more common than in the rest of the state, with 56.2% of households renting. Most people live in flats or apartments, as separate houses make up only 11.5% of the housing stock.

Public transport is very accessible, with 20 stops and a high volume of weekly departures. This helps explain why 7.5% of homes have no car, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is very mobile, with a high number of recent overseas arrivals (28.0%) and a large proportion of people who have changed homes in the last five years.

Full-time employment is far above the national figure at 70.0%. Many residents work as professionals in public administration, health care, and education.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.7, far above the state average. Nearly all residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services.