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Waterford West
5 km²
More than 40% of residents have moved into Waterford West in the last five years, marking it as a rapidly changing part of Logan. It is a young, multicultural community where the typical resident is just 36 and children under 15 make up a much higher proportion of the population than in most areas. With a high number of renters and a significant overseas-born population, the area feels dynamic but faces challenges with lower typical incomes compared to the rest of the state.
Waterford West has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 19 schools serve Waterford West.
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The community is notably young, with a typical age of 36 and a high percentage of children under 15. About 5.4% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than most similar areas.
A significant 31.5% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. While English and Australian are the most common ancestries, New Zealand is the most frequent non-Australian birthplace.
Language diversity is high, with 21.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This helps explain why the area has one of the highest rates of people who speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, as the 34.8% of people reporting no religion is well below the national figure.
Educational attainment is far below the state and national averages, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 44.3% of residents have completed Year 12, which is also far below the national figure.
Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas; the usual weekly household income is $1,184, which is well below the Queensland figure of $1,675. Only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are more prevalent here, with a long-term health condition affecting 31% of people. This is higher than most areas, and 8.7% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteer rates are well below the national average at 9.6%. However, around 12.2% of people provide unpaid care, which is about the same as the state average.
The First Nations community is large for this level, with a typical age of 21. Unemployment for this group is 17.9%, which is well above the national average.
Households tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. There is also a much higher proportion of one-parent families and people living alone compared to most areas.
Rental properties are very common, with 40.4% of households renting. Homes here are more likely to have fewer bedrooms, as 65.8% have three or more, which is well below the national figure.
The area is highly connected by transit, with 93% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, 12.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is among the highest rates for this level.
The area is quite transient, with 40.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.1% of the population.
Many residents are not in the workforce, as only 49.7% of adults are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 9.7% is among the highest for similar areas.
Waterford West is very walkable, with a score of 6.7. Most residents can easily reach parks, schools, and groceries within a 15-minute walk.