West Ipswich

The area is home to a significant First Nations population of 9.4%, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 39, the community has fewer seniors than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 11.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national and state figures. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

More than half of residents (52.9%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 42.7% of people completing Year 12. However, the area is very well served by schools, with 23 located within 3 km.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,149 a week. Only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, as 34.0% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are especially prevalent at 16.4%, which is among the highest rates for this level.

A high number of people provide unpaid care (19.0%), well above the national figure. Additionally, 5.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than in most areas.

The First Nations community here is larger than in about 79% of similar areas. Year 12 completion for First Nations residents is 44.4%, which is well above the national figure.

Single-parent families are very common, making up 39.8% of households, which is far above the national average. About 29.3% of people live alone.

Renting is very common, with 53.8% of households renting, far above the state average of 33.1%. The typical weekly rent is $270, which is well below the national figure.

Public transport is highly accessible, with nearly 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. This helps explain why 14.8% of homes have no car, a rate well above the national average.

The area is quite mobile, with 44.0% of people moving in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 13.0%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Only 49.9% of adults are working or looking for work, much lower than most similar areas.

This area is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. It has a walkability score of 8.6, far above the Queensland average.