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Aspley
35 km²
A growing population of older adults and families defines Aspley, where the typical resident is now 40. The community has shifted toward a more mature demographic, with the number of seniors rising 11 points since 2011. This shift is reflected in the housing, where large family homes are common and typical incomes are much higher than the national figure. It is a well-off area that blends a high level of education with a strong presence of established homeowners.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is slightly older than the state and national average, with a significant 18.8% of people aged 65 or over. While the total population grew by 6.5% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 fell by 4.3 points over that decade.
About 27.7% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the Queensland figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, though the birthplace breakdown shows a notable Indian community at 3.9%.
People using another language at home make up 19.0% of the population, a figure well above the state average. However, this is well below the national average, and the proportion of people speaking little or no English has fallen since 2016.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 52.9% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.8%, which is well below the national figure.
Residents are highly qualified, with 31.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This trend is consistent with 69.0% of people completing Year 12, a figure far above the state and national averages.
Typical weekly family income is $2,491, which is much higher than in most areas. This prosperity is striking, with 30.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a 20 point increase since 2011.
Health stats are around the middle for similar areas, with 28.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition. About 5.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
The community is very active in unpaid work, with 29.6% of people caring for children, which is well above the national average. There is also a notably high proportion of former Defence Force members at 4.4%.
Families are typically larger than in most areas, with 2.7 people per home and 62% of households being couples with children. Conversely, the proportion of people living alone is well below the national figure.
Homes here are typically spacious, with 89.8% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Ownership is strong, as 34.6% of homes are owned outright, well above the state figure.
Public transport use is higher than in most areas, and 19.3% of people work from home, a huge increase from 3.2% in 2011. Most households have two vehicles, while 5.3% have none.
Movement into the area has slowed, with recent overseas arrivals falling 9.9 points since 2011 to 10.5%. About 40.1% of the population moved house in the last five years.
Employment is strong and the unemployment rate of 4.2% is lower than most areas. The workforce is well-represented in health care and professional roles, with 65.2% of adults working or looking for work.
The area is somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.9. Accessibility is a major highlight, as 99.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and 92.5% are near public transport.