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Sandgate
35 km²
An exceptionally walkable hub of Greater Brisbane, Sandgate is a growing community where most homes are within a short stroll of parks, shops and schools. The area has become significantly more diverse and qualified over the last decade, with a sharp rise in overseas-born residents and university degrees. It is a family-oriented place where homes are typically large and the population is slightly older than the national average. This blend of suburban space and high accessibility makes it a distinctive part of the region.
Sandgate has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 15 schools serve Sandgate.
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The population has grown by 14% since 2011 to reach 54,499 people. While the typical resident is 40, which is a little older than the national figure, the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places.
People born overseas now make up 26.0% of the community, a figure that has risen 17 points since 2011 and is well above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
There has been a significant shift in language use, with those speaking another language at home rising 13 points since 2011 to 16.9%. This is well above the state average, though still well below the national figure.
Nearly half of residents identify as Christian, while 38.3% have no religion. The proportion of people with no religious affiliation has risen by 24 points since 2011.
The community is well-qualified, with a typical school-leaving age of Year 12 that is well above the national figure. Residents with a bachelor degree or higher make up 25.2%, an increase of 16 points since 2011.
Typical weekly family incomes are $2,196, which is a little above the state average. This prosperity is reflected in the 22.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 19 points since 2011.
About 30.2% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are the most common, affecting 10.0% of the population.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 30.0% of people providing this care, a figure well above the national average. Additionally, the area has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most similar areas.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that nearly 60% of households are couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 82.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While typical weekly rents are higher than most areas at $390, the proportion of households renting is well below the state average.
Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, and 16.8% of the workforce now works from home. The area is well served by 275 public transport stops.
The population is quite mobile, with 41.0% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.3% of the community, though this is lower than it was in 2011.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 64.1%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.
Sandgate is very walkable, with 89.1% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or a school, and 98.9% are within 10 minutes of public transport.