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McConnel
13 km²
A high concentration of young, university-educated professionals sets McConnel apart from most similar areas. The typical resident is just 32, and the community is highly mobile, with 70.8% of people moving here in the last five years. This is a fast-growing urban hub where nearly 40% of residents were born overseas, contributing to a diverse, multilingual population. High incomes and a preference for apartment living define the area's character, creating a dense, active environment centered on city living.
McConnel is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
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McConnel is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 and seniors both well below state and national levels. De facto relationships are very common here, at 20.9%, which is well above the Australian average.
This is a diverse community where 39.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while China and India are significant birthplaces.
Language diversity is high, with 26.9% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the Queensland figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 49.6%. This is far above the national figure and has risen by 28 points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 46.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees in management or commerce.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,108, which is well above the national figure. This wealth is reflected in the 19.9% of people who earn $2,000 or more a week, a result much higher than in most areas.
The population is generally healthy, with fewer people needing help with daily activities or suffering from long-term health conditions than the state average. However, mental health conditions are a little more common than the national figure.
Participation in unpaid care and housework is among the lowest at this level, which is consistent with the area's young, working population. Volunteers make up 14% of the community, matching the national average.
Small households are the norm here, with 42.3% of people living alone, far above the state average. Couples without children are the most common family type, and the typical home holds only 1.8 people.
Living in a flat or apartment is the standard, as 86.3% of homes are of this type. Renting is very common at 66.7%, far above the national average, while very few people own their homes outright.
Public transport use is well above the national figure, and 23.3% of homes have no car. This is supported by a high number of transport stops and a significant 23.1% of people working from home.
The population is highly transient, with 70.8% having moved in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 36.9%, far above the national average.
The workforce is very active, with 72.2% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Professional and technical roles are the most common, and full-time employment is higher than the state average.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, public transport, and health services. This extreme walkability far exceeds the state average.