Redcliffe

The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than most similar areas. About 17.9% of the population are children under 15, and 13.6% of people are in de facto relationships, a figure higher than the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 35.6% of the community, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 24.4% of people using another language at home, well above the state figure. This is reflected in the 3.5% of residents who speak little or no English, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

People with no religion make up 35.6% of the population, which is well below the figures for both Western Australia and Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 41.1%.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though this 19.6% is well below the national figure. Most residents have completed Year 12, at a rate of 53.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,565, which is a little below the state and national figures. While typical family income is $2,072, only 17.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities make up 8.1% of the population, which is well above the state average of 4.6%. Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.3% of residents.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with only 10.9% of people volunteering, which is well below the national figure. Rates of unpaid childcare and housework are also lower than most areas.

The First Nations community here is among the largest at this level. Residents are noticeably older than the state average with a typical age of 30, but the unemployment rate is far above the national figure at 28.4%.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 31.3% of people living alone and 17.4% of families being one-parent households, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

Renters make up 40.0% of the population, far above the state average, while only 21.6% own their homes outright. Most homes are separate houses, and the typical weekly rent is $330.

Public transport use is high, with 5.3% commuting this way and 38 stops serving the area. It is very convenient for transit, with a 2-minute walk to the nearest stop and a short 11-minute drive to the city.

The community is relatively mobile, with 37.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 11.0% of the population.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 63.4%, though the unemployment rate is also higher than most areas at 6.5%. Many residents work in health care, retail, or construction.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school, and 99.7% are within 10 minutes of public transport.