Urban Centre · Area profile
Brightview
3 km²
Almost every home in Brightview is a separate house, with 98.4% of the community living in detached dwellings. This small area has a young feel, as children under 15 make up 21.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. It is a family-oriented place where homes are typically large and many parents spend their time caring for children. While the population has shrunk slightly since 2011, it remains a largely residential pocket in the Lockyer Valley.
Explore Brightview by topic
Children under 15 are much more common here than in most similar areas, and the typical resident is 38. The population is small at 560 people and has shrunk by 2.6% since 2011.
About 13.9% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but still far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together making up over 84% of the community.
English is the primary language for 94.5% of residents. Very few people use another language at home, and no one reported speaking little or no English.
Half of the community identifies as Christian, while 40.7% report having no religion. This last figure has risen by 22 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,653, which is about the same as the Queensland average. However, personal incomes have fallen significantly since 2011, with the typical weekly amount dropping by $282.
Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, as 37% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes a much higher rate of mental health conditions compared to the rest of the country.
The area has a high rate of unpaid care, with 30.1% of people caring for children and 17.6% providing other unpaid care. Interestingly, there is a much higher number of former Defence Force members than in most similar areas.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home. Very few people live alone, and 58% of households consist of couples with children.
Housing is dominated by large homes, with 91.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at just 3.8%, which is far below the national average.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to get to work.
The area has seen significant movement, with 40.8% of people moving house in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas at 65.1%. The most common industries for workers are retail trade, construction, and manufacturing.
Brightview is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.