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Underwood
4 km²
A diverse and youthful population defines Underwood, where the typical resident is just 34 years old. This community is a significant hub for multicultural families, with nearly half of all residents born overseas. It is a place of high educational attainment and professional employment, which helps explain the higher-than-average household incomes. Large family homes and a high number of children make this a prominent residential area within the Logan region.
Families are well catered for: 25 schools serve Underwood.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 making up 22.8% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here at 10.1% compared to the national figure of 17.2%.
Born overseas, 45.3% of residents come from a foreign country, far above the Australian average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Chinese, and Indian.
Multilingualism is very common, with 45.5% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. This diversity is reflected in the high number of people who speak little or no English, which is also well above the national average.
Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas, with only 30.3% of residents reporting no religion, well below the Australian figure of 38.9%.
Underwood is highly qualified, with 31.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. A far higher proportion of residents have completed Year 12 compared to the rest of the state.
Typical household income is $1,992 a week, which is a little above the national figure. About 24.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate higher than most areas.
Residents generally report better health than the national average, with only 20.1% having a long-term health condition. Similarly, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas.
Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 32.5% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.
First Nations residents in the area are noticeably younger than those in the state and nation. They also have a far higher Year 12 completion rate and higher typical incomes than the state average.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children. Only 15.2% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 91.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $400, which is a little above the state figure.
Most people use a car to get to work, though public transport use is higher than in most areas. The area is very well connected, with 91.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.
The community is quite mobile, with 41.1% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.1% of the population.
A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work, which is much higher than most areas. Professional roles are common, and full-time employment is slightly above the national figure.
Underwood is very walkable, with 94.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Nearly all residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park, far above the state average.