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Cedar Grove
11 km²
Far fewer people rent here than in the rest of the state, with Cedar Grove standing out for its high rate of home ownership. It is a family-focused community where nearly 65% of households are couples with children. This focus on families is reflected in the large number of houses with three or more bedrooms and a typical resident age of 38. The area has grown slightly since 2011, remaining a predominantly residential suburb of Logan with a strong preference for detached housing.
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The area has a young feel, with 20.9% of people being children under 15, which is a little above the national figure. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over make up 13.1% of the population, well below the state and national averages.
While 81.1% of residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 15% of the community, which is much higher than in similar areas but far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the dominant language, with 93.2% of people using it at home. Only 2.7% use another language, a figure far below both the Queensland and Australian averages.
A a majority of residents now report no religion, at 48.1%, which is well above the national figure and represents a 25 point rise since 2011.
About 48.9% of adults have completed Year 12, which is much higher than in similar areas despite being well below the state average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 10.3% of the population.
Typical weekly household income is $2,053, which is a little above the state and national figures. This is much higher than in most similar areas, with typical personal income rising by $215 since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 32.5% of residents, which is well above the national average. Asthma and arthritis are the most common conditions recorded.
Unpaid childcare is common here, with 29.4% of people providing this care, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering is among the lowest for its level at 9.6%.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household, a little above the national average. Only 13.6% of people live alone, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.
The suburb is almost entirely made up of detached houses, at 99.1%, and 96.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon, at only 8.1%, far below the state average.
Car use is essential, as 73.8% of people drive to work and 98.8% of homes have at least one motor vehicle. Only 0.3% of residents commute using public transport.
The community is very stable, with only 28.1% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.
The area has a high rate of people working or looking for work at 69.6%, which is well above the national average. Construction is the most common industry for local workers at 17.1%.
The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4, far below the state average. Most residents live far from groceries, schools, and health services, with only 46% within a 15-minute walk of a park.