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Capalaba
45 km²
A far more walkable environment than most of Queensland defines Capalaba, where nearly every home is within a short stroll of a park. The community has grown by 14% since 2011 and is slightly older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 40. It is a family-oriented area with larger-than-usual homes and a high proportion of parents caring for children. While it remains a stable suburb, it has seen a significant rise in people identifying as having no religion.
Families are well catered for: 12 schools serve Capalaba.
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The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. About 18.9% of the population are children under 15, which is higher than in most similar areas.
People born overseas make up 21.4% of the community, a figure that has risen 13 points since 2011. English and Australian ancestries remain the most common, while New Zealand is the most frequent overseas birthplace.
English is the dominant language for 87.5% of residents, meaning the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure. Very few people, just 0.8%, speak little or no English.
The number of people reporting no religion has risen 25 points since 2011 to reach 43.4%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average at 17.0%, though this has risen nearly 10 points since 2011. More than half of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical weekly family income is $2,104, which is about the same as the national figure. Since 2011, the typical household income has risen by $908 per week.
Residents here report long-term health conditions and mental health conditions at rates much higher than most similar areas. About 6.3% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, with 29.8% of people involved. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen 13 points since 2011.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families make up 16.0% of the community, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Large homes are very common, with 85.9% having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure and helps explain why 56.5% of households consist of couples with children.
Most people rely on cars, as 63.9% drive to work and only 2.3% use public transport. However, the area is well-served by 313 public transport stops.
The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than most areas. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen 11 points since 2011.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, with a full-time employment rate of 60.1%. The most common industries are health care, construction, and retail.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.7 compared to the state's 5.0. An overwhelming 97.6% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.