Woolmar

The typical resident is 38, and children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. People in de facto relationships are much less common here than across the state.

Born overseas residents make up 36.6% of the population, a figure far above the Queensland average. Filipino ancestry is particularly strong, accounting for 23.2% of the community.

Reflecting its overseas population, 29.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Tagalog is the most common non-English language spoken.

A far lower proportion of people report having no religion compared to the rest of the state, with 63.9% of the community identifying as Christian.

The area has lower levels of formal qualifications than most, with 15.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly family income is $1,645, which is lower than most similar areas and below the state and national figures. Very few residents earn $2,000 or more per week.

About 6.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas, though the rate of mental health conditions is lower than the state average.

Unpaid care for children and housework is less common here than in most areas. However, there is a higher proportion of former Defence Force members than in other similar places.

First Nations residents in Woolmar are far older and earn more than those in similar areas, with a typical personal income of $900 per week.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 61.2% of households.

Detached houses are the norm here, with 97.8% of homes being separate houses. About 40.8% of these are owned outright, which is far above the Queensland average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there is no public transport use and every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

Woolmar is a high-growth area for new arrivals, with 48.3% of people moving in the last five years and 38.6% arriving from overseas.

Manufacturing is the dominant industry for 39.9% of workers, and labourers make up 43.1% of occupations. More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score and no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.