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Kurwongbah
119 km²
Young families dominate the landscape in Kurwongbah, where the typical resident is just 35. This is a growing community that has added over 10,000 people since 2011, resulting in a high proportion of children and large households. The area is characterised by spacious detached homes and a workforce that is more active than in most similar places. It is a residential pocket of Moreton Bay where family life and home ownership are central to the local identity.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
14 schools within reach make Kurwongbah convenient for families.
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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 22.1% of the population being children under 15. This contributes to a much smaller senior population, as those aged 65 and over make up only 12.6%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people at 18.0% compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the primary language for 89.4% of the community. Only 6.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A significant shift has occurred since 2011, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising by 24 points to 47.6%. This is now well above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area has seen a 10 point rise in Year 12 completion since 2011, reaching 56.6%. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 15.4%, which is far below the national figure.
Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,906 per week. This has risen by $536 since 2011, and 20.4% of households now earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 12.2% of residents. Overall, 31.4% of people live with a long-term health condition.
The high number of children is reflected in the workforce, as 32.9% of people provide unpaid care for children, a figure well above the national average. Additionally, 4.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 60.7% of families are couples with children, while those living alone are much less common than in most areas.
Separate houses are very common, making up 87.9% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 90.5% having three or more bedrooms, and 45.6% of residents are paying off a mortgage.
Car travel is the primary way to get to work for 60.8% of residents. While 13.7% now work from home, very few people use public transport, and only 3.4% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The community is quite mobile, with 42.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much less common here than in the rest of the country at 7.3%.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 67.0%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction and retail.
Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park, but only half can walk to groceries within that time. The area is considered somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.7.