Wurtulla

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. About 18.5% of the population are children under 15, which is higher than most similar areas.

While 80.9% of people were born in Australia, 15.7% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 45.5%.

English is spoken by the vast majority, with 92.5% using only English at home. Only 4.1% use another language, which is well below both the Queensland and Australian figures.

A large portion of the community has no religion at 47.7%, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.3%.

The area has a high proportion of qualified residents, with 21.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the national figure.

Household incomes are generally strong; the typical weekly household income is $1,741, which is higher than most similar areas. About 21% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.6% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. About 5.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.

Many residents are involved in unpaid work, with 27.5% caring for children, which is a little above the national figure. About 4.2% of the population have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people in Wurtulla have a median personal income of $810, which is well above the national figure. The unemployment rate for this group is 7.1%, much lower than most similar areas.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home and a high number of couples with children (55.3%). Conversely, the proportion of people living alone is well below the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses (83.9%), with 88% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rent is quite high, with a typical weekly cost of $465, which is well above the state figure.

Most people rely on cars, though 87.9% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Only 12.6% of the workforce works from home, which is well below the national figure.

Wurtulla is experiencing significant movement, with 42.6% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.7% of the population.

Full-time employment is much lower here than in most similar areas at 52.9%. The most common industries for workers are health care and social assistance, followed by construction.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 90.8% near groceries. However, only 18.5% of homes are within a short walk of a school.