Westbrook

Westbrook is much younger than most areas, with 25.6% of people under 15, which is well above the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 10.3% of the population, far lower than the state average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.5% born here. This means the share of overseas-born residents is far below both the Queensland and national figures.

English is the main language for 91.7% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in many similar areas, this is still well below the state average.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 62.4% identifying as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 32.2%, which is well below the national figure.

Many residents have practical qualifications, with 42.7% holding a Certificate III or IV. However, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the Australian average.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas. Weekly family income is $2,323, and 24.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average.

Residents generally require less support, with only 3.1% needing help with daily activities. This is a little below the national figure.

A very high proportion of the community, 36.7%, provides unpaid care for children, which is far above the national average. This is consistent with the area's high number of children.

First Nations residents in Westbrook are noticeably younger and more likely to have completed Year 12 than those in the rest of the state. Typical personal income for this group is also well above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. This helps explain why 66.9% of families are couples with children.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 97.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state.

Most people rely on cars, as only 6.2% of the workforce works from home. This is far below the national figure.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 39.9% of residents moving in the last five years.

Job prospects are strong, with 75.2% of adults working or looking for work. This is far above the state average, and the unemployment rate is low at 2.7%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. Only about half of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.