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Waterford
56 km²
Young families and recent migrants make up the heart of Waterford, where the typical resident is just 34. This community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas. It is a diverse and growing hub in the Logan region, where many residents were born overseas and a high number of households are headed by single parents. These factors contribute to a landscape of larger, often rented homes and a population that is generally younger and more mobile.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 34 and a children's population that is well above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.6% of the population, which is about the same as the Queensland average.
People born overseas make up 32.2% of the community, a figure well above the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, with New Zealand as the most frequent overseas birthplace.
Cultural diversity is high, with 22.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the Queensland average, and the area has a higher proportion of people who speak little or no English than most other areas.
Christianity is the most common faith at 40.6%. Those with no religion make up 37.9% of the population, which is well below the state figure.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 14% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is also well below the state average.
Incomes are much lower than the national typicals, with the usual family earning $1,650 a week. Only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 7.6% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions and mental health conditions are also more frequent than the national average.
More people care for children unpaid here than in most areas. However, volunteering is much lower than across the state, with only 10.2% of residents volunteering.
Families tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are very common, appearing in 21.2% of households, which is well above the national figure.
Rental properties are much more common here than in most areas, making up 39.9% of homes. While 80.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, fewer people own their homes outright compared to the state average.
Most people rely on cars, but 6.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than in most areas. Working from home is far less common here than across Australia.
The community is quite mobile, with 43.8% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national average.
Unemployment is a significant issue, at 8.2%, which is well above the national figure. The number of adults working or looking for work is also well below the state average.
The area is quite walkable, with 78.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' walkshed. Access to parks, groceries, and schools is far above the Queensland average.