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Zillmere
4 km²
A huge influx of new residents has shaped Zillmere, where nearly half of the population has moved in over the last five years. It is a noticeably young community, with a typical resident aged just 34 and many more children than in most similar areas. This energy is paired with a strong international feel and high rental demand. The suburb is exceptionally convenient, with almost every home within a short walk of shops, parks, and public transport.
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The community is much younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 34. While children under 15 make up 16.9% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state and national figures at 13.7%.
Overseas birth is much more common here than in most areas, with 28.9% of people born abroad. Indian ancestry is a significant part of the community, and India is the most common country of birth outside Australia at 6.5%.
Language diversity is high, with 22.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the Queensland figure and is reflected in the use of Punjabi, Tagalog and Hindi.
About 38.3% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 40.3%.
Education levels are strong, with 61.3% of residents completing Year 12, well above the state average. A quarter of the population holds a bachelor degree, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Typical weekly household income is $1,426, which is a little below the national figure. Those earning $3,000 or more a week make up 13.1% of households, a figure well below the state and national averages.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.1% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 8.8%.
Local participation is lower than in most areas, with only 10% of people volunteering. Rates of unpaid housework and childcare are also well below the state and national figures.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with 470 people. However, typical personal income for this group is a little below the state and national figures, and the unemployment rate is well above the national average.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 21.8% of households. A high number of people also live alone, which is well above the state and national figures.
Renting is very common, with 53% of households renting—far above the national figure. This helps explain why home ownership is among the lowest at this level, with only 18.2% of homes owned outright.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 8.8% of people commuting this way. This is supported by a high number of stops and the fact that 11.1% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The area is highly mobile, as 48.5% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most areas at 22.3%.
More people are employed full-time here than in most areas, at 60%. However, the unemployment rate of 6.9% is a little above the state and national figures.
Zillmere is very walkable, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services. Almost all residents live within a 10-minute walk of public transport.