Girraween

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the rest of Australia. About 20.1% of the population are children under 15, and there is a strong presence of de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.7% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of the community—55.5%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.9%.

About 48.5% of residents have completed Year 12, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average. Qualifications are most common in engineering, management, and commerce.

Girraween is a very wealthy area, with 42.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal income is $1,256, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting 21.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure. Only 3.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is common here, with 29.5% of people providing this support. There is also a notable connection to the Defence Force, as 5.5% of residents have served.

First Nations people in Girraween fare very well, with a typical personal income of $1,031 and an unemployment rate of 6.2%, which is well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Most are couples with children (64.8%), and very few people live alone compared to other areas.

The landscape is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 99.4% of dwellings being detached. Most homes are owned with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments are $2,500, well above the national figure.

The community is highly car-dependent, with 83% of homes having three or more vehicles. Very few people use public transport to get to work, and working from home is far less common than across Australia.

The population is relatively stable, as only 26.5% of residents have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a very strong employment rate, with 74.9% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is remarkably low at 1.8%, well below the national figure.

Girraween is almost entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or grocery store.