Belvedere

Belvedere is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 34 and a high proportion of children under 15. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen significantly since 2011 to 14.9%, which is far above the Queensland figure.

People born overseas make up 15.4% of the community, a figure that has grown since 2011. While many residents have Australian or English ancestry, there is a notable Italian influence at 11.5%.

Language diversity has increased sharply, with 15.1% of people now using another language at home. This is higher than the state average and is reflected in the use of Punjabi, the most common non-English language at 4.3%.

Religious affiliation is higher than in most areas, as 52.1% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.8%, which is well below the national figure.

More than half of residents have completed Year 12, a figure that rose 14 points since 2011. However, only 11.2% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,423, which is a little below the national figure. Incomes have fallen since 2011, with a decrease in the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with 66.3% having none. Mental health conditions are also reported at a lower rate than the state and national figures.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 30.8% of people providing this support. This is well above the national figure, though it has fallen since 2011.

Families with children make up 56% of households, and the area has more one-parent families than most. Homes are slightly larger than average, typically housing 2.6 people.

The area is dominated by detached houses, 83.6% of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, accounting for 38% of homes.

Cars are essential for most, as 73.5% of workers drive to work and only 1.3% use public transport. Very few residents work from home compared to the rest of the country.

The community is quite mobile, with 39.2% of people moving in the last five years. There has been a significant increase in recent arrivals from overseas, now totaling 20.7%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national figure, and the unemployment rate is lower at 4.1%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. While every home is near a park, there are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.