Townview

The area is notably young and diverse, with 26.5% of people being children and a First Nations population that is far above the national figure. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.

About 18.2% of residents were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Filipino.

More people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, though this is still far below the national average. English is the primary language for nearly 80% of the community.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 46% of people identifying as Christian and 41.3% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

Education levels are well below the national figure, with only 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 47.9% have completed Year 12.

Incomes are a standout feature, with typical personal and household earnings well above the state and national figures. Nearly 20% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, and 29.5% of households earn over $3,000 weekly.

Residents here generally report fewer long-term health and mental health conditions than most other areas. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is higher than usual.

Unpaid childcare is more common here than in the rest of the state, while volunteering and general unpaid care are much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is a significant part of the area, though it faces challenges with a high unemployment rate of 24.1% and lower Year 12 completion rates compared to the state.

Homes are more crowded than usual, with 2.7 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas, making up 22.1% of households.

Renting is very common, with 54.2% of households renting—far above the national average. Outright home ownership is among the lowest at this level, and typical weekly rents are well below the state average.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Only 1.4% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

Townview is a high-turnover area, with 43.5% of residents moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is very high at 72.5%, far above the national average. This is driven by the mining industry, where 30.7% of the workforce is employed.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, the area is mostly car-dependent. Most residents lack walkable access to groceries or health services.