Yatala

The typical resident is 43, making the community noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. While children under 15 make up 18.1% of the population, the proportion of seniors is well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 18.9% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 89.7% of residents. About 5.4% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure.

A large proportion of the community has no religious affiliation, at 46.4%. This is well above the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, but the 15.9% with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average. There are 12 schools within 3km, which is more than 84% of similar areas.

Yatala is a high-earning area, with 36% of households bringing in $3,000 or more a week—far above the national figure. Typical household weekly income is $2,506, which is among the highest for its level.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with rates of long-term health conditions, mental health conditions, and those needing help with daily activities all being lower than most similar areas.

Family care is a priority here, as 31.1% of people provide unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

There are 24 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21, and their personal income is well above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.4 people per home. This is among the highest for its level, and couples with children make up 68.4% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 97.2% of homes being detached. Large homes are standard, as 93.2% have three or more bedrooms, though typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national average.

Most people rely on cars, with 62.4% driving to work. While there are more public transport stops per 1,000 people than in most similar areas, only 1.4% of residents use them to commute.

The community is relatively stable, as 28.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is a little above the national average, with many people working in construction, health, and education.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the Queensland average. Only 15.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities, and very few are near health services.