Willow Vale

The community is young, with children under 15 making up 23.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical age is only 32 and why seniors make up a much smaller share than usual at 8.3%.

People born overseas make up 24.4% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish and Irish.

English is the main language for 87.7% of residents. While 8.3% use another language at home—which is higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national figure.

About 48.5% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.1%.

Education levels are strong, with 60.1% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the state average. About 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Household incomes are high, with 27.4% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,134 is well above the Queensland figure.

The area has a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas. However, 9.8% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 34.0% of people providing this support—well above the national average. In contrast, volunteering is lower than in most similar areas at 14.2%.

First Nations residents are younger than average, with a typical age of 20. They have a high rate of Year 12 completion at 56.8%, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are large, averaging 3.2 people, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the fact that 66% of households are couples with children, while only 10% of people live alone.

Most people live in separate houses, and 90.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, at 39.3%, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure.

The area is very car-reliant, with 63.7% of workers driving to work and almost every home owning a vehicle. Public transport use is very low, with only 0.6% of people using it to commute.

The community has seen significant growth and change, with 49.5% of residents moving to the area in the last five years—well above the national average.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most similar areas, at 72.5%. Many residents work in construction, health care, or retail.

The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.