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Windaroo

2 km²

More people are working or looking for work in Windaroo than in most similar areas. This Logan community is a high-earning suburb where typical family incomes are a little above the national figure. It is a family-oriented place with large homes and a high number of children, making it a standout for household size. The neighbourhood combines these family values with a very walkable layout that puts most residents within a short stroll of health services and shops.

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The area is slightly younger than the national average, with the typical resident aged 40. Children under 15 make up 19.9% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

About 21.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though it remains below the Queensland and national averages. English is the most common ancestry at 47.5%.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 93.7% of people at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

A high number of residents report having no religion, at 46.1%. This is well above the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

While 56.8% of residents completed Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average at 15.1%.

Windaroo is a prosperous area, with typical household incomes well above the state average at $2,110 a week. This is consistent with 26.3% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.4% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most common conditions reported.

Caregiving is very common here, with 31.6% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community in Windaroo is doing well, with a 0% unemployment rate and typical personal incomes far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, averaging 2.9 people, which is a little above the national figure. Very few people live alone compared to most other areas.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 97.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across Queensland.

Most people rely on cars, though the area has a high number of public transport stops. Only 0.8% of residents commute using public transport.

The community is relatively stable, with 38.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than the state and national figures.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 62.9%. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, health care, and manufacturing.

Windaroo is very walkable, with 88.2% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Residents have excellent access to parks and health services within a short walk.

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