West Stowe

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. There are far fewer children and seniors here than in most similar areas, while 3.6% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national averages. Those with overseas roots most commonly identify as English, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 4.6% of people use another language at home, which is well below the Queensland and Australian figures.

About 39.1% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common faith, at 37.9%.

The area has a much lower rate of bachelor degrees and Year 12 completion than the national average. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, with a strong focus on engineering and trade qualifications.

Weekly pay is much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $2,279. This is well above the Queensland figure of $1,675, and 29.3% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents are in notably good health, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or mental health issues compared to the state and national averages.

Volunteering rates are a little above the national average. However, fewer people here provide unpaid care or spend significant time on housework than in most similar areas.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably older than the state average. Their typical personal income is also well above the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Families here tend to be larger, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 55.4% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.

The housing stock is dominated by separate houses, with 92.4% of homes being detached. Renting is rare here, as 38% of homes are owned outright and 42.4% have a mortgage.

Cars are essential here, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While 6.5% of people use public transport to commute, there are no public transport stops within the area.

West Stowe is a stable community where only 21.2% of people have moved in the last five years, far lower than the state average. Despite this, there has been a higher-than-average number of recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is far more common here than across Australia, at 71.5%. Many residents work in construction, transport, or manufacturing, with technicians and trades making up the largest occupational group.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. Almost no residents can reach parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.