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Bulimba
29 km²
A massive shift in demographics has seen Bulimba become much younger since 2011, with the typical age dropping by 8 years to just 36. It is now a wealthy, professional hub where high incomes and university degrees are common. The community is increasingly diverse in its living arrangements, with a high number of couples and young families. This growth is reflected in a population that has expanded by 24% over the last decade, creating a high-earning enclave in Brisbane.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is notably younger than the national figure, and seniors now make up a much smaller share of the population than they did in 2011. People in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.
About 24.1% of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the Queensland figure, though this is down from 30.3% in 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 83.9% of the community. While the use of other languages at home has risen slightly since 2011, those who speak little or no English are far less common than in the rest of Australia.
People with no religion make up 43.9% of the population, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen sharply by 24 points since 2011.
The community is highly qualified, with 41.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. This trend is clear in school completion, as 76.8% have finished Year 12.
Incomes are among the highest for this level, with the typical family earning $3,084 a week. This is well above the Queensland figure, and the number of people earning over $2,000 weekly has risen significantly since 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions. People needing help with daily activities have also fallen since 2011.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas. A higher number of people also provide unpaid childcare, which is consistent with the increase in children under 15 since 2011.
Families with children are common, making up 60.3% of households. One-parent families are much less common than in most similar areas.
Renting is much more common here than across Australia, and typical weekly rents are a little above the state average. Mortgage payments are also much higher than usual, while homes owned outright are well below the national figure.
Working from home is very common at 25.2%, far above the Queensland figure. More people use public transport to commute than in most similar areas.
The community is quite mobile, with 51.9% of people moving house in the last five years, which is far above the national figure.
Employment is strong, with 74.4% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national average. Many residents work as professionals or managers, and the unemployment rate is much lower than in most areas.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.5. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, or public transport, far exceeding the state average for accessibility.