State Electorate · Area profile
Stafford
21 km²
Rapid growth and a shift toward higher incomes have transformed Stafford since 2011. The population grew by 10% over the decade, becoming a hub for well-educated professionals. It is a younger community than most, with a typical resident aged 36 and a high number of people in de facto relationships. This mix of young adults and high earners creates a distinct character, blending a professional workforce with a high proportion of renters.
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The area is younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 36. While the number of children under 15 rose to 17.2% since 2011, the proportion of seniors fell to 13.5%, which is well below the national average.
About 22.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure that fell significantly from 32% in 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 37.3% and 33% of the population respectively.
English is used in 80.7% of homes, and the 14.8% who speak another language at home is slightly above the Queensland average. Very few people struggle with English, with only 1.6% reporting they speak little or no English.
The number of people reporting no religion rose sharply by 21 percentage points since 2011 to reach 41.4%. This is slightly above the national figure of 38.9%, while Christianity remains the largest group at 46.8%.
Stafford is highly qualified, with 36.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average. The proportion of people who completed Year 12 also rose significantly since 2011 to reach 72.9%.
Typical weekly family incomes are well above the national figure at $2,598. This wealth is reflected in the 29% of households earning over $3,000 a week, a figure that rose 21 percentage points since 2011.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.9% of residents. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas at 5%.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 15.6% of people pitching in. There is also a notably higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the national average.
Almost 30% of residents live alone, which is well above the national figure. Other than this, the community is mostly made up of couples with children, who make up 57.6% of households.
Renting is very common, with 43.3% of households renting—far above the national average. This shift is seen in the low rate of outright home ownership and typical monthly mortgage payments that are well above the state average.
Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, with 6.3% of people using it to commute. This is supported by a high number of stops and a large proportion of people working from home (21%).
The population is quite mobile, with 47.5% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much larger share of the community than in most other areas.
A very high 69.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. The workforce is largely professional, with many employed in health care, social assistance, and technical roles.
Stafford is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, and public transport, making it far more walkable than the Queensland average.