Westlake

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. Families are common here, with 19.3% of the population being children under 15, and very few people live alone.

A high proportion of the community was born overseas, with 35.8% coming from abroad, which is far above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Multiculturalism is evident here, as 25.4% of people use a language other than English at home—well above the national figure. Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Cantonese are the most frequent non-English languages spoken.

About 49% of residents identify as Christian, while 37.5% report having no religion, a figure that is a little below the Australian average.

This is a highly qualified area where 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This academic strength is reflected in the fact that 78.7% of residents completed Year 12.

Earnings are among the highest in the region, with a typical weekly family income of $2,839, which is well above the national figure. About 21.8% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report good health, with 27% having a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in most other areas.

Caregiving is a strong theme, as 31.8% of people provide unpaid childcare, a figure well above the state average. Unpaid housework and general volunteering are also more common than in most areas.

The First Nations community in Westlake is small but highly successful, with a 0% unemployment rate and Year 12 completion rates far above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, and only 10.6% of people live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 98.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While 43.5% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,247, which is much higher than in most areas.

Cars are the primary way to get around, though 23.2% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state figure. Public transport use is also higher than in most similar areas.

The population is relatively stable, as only 32.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the Queensland average.

The workforce is highly active, with 65.5% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed as professionals or managers, particularly in health, education, and technical services.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is less walkable for daily needs. Access to groceries and health services on foot is far below the state average.