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Peak Crossing
2 km²
A much younger population than most similar areas defines Peak Crossing, where the typical resident is now just 36. This community has shifted significantly since 2011, with children under 15 making up 26.1% of the population. Family life is central here, with large households and a high number of parents caring for children. It is a largely Australian-born community that has seen a recent rise in both full-time employment and weekly incomes.
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The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. This is a community of young families, with children under 15 making up 26.1% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 18.2%.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.8% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, and the proportion of people born abroad has fallen to 5.6% since 2011.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 0.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Most residents identify as Christian (57.6%), though those with no religion now make up 36.9% of the community. This figure has risen by 22 points since 2011.
Nearly half of residents have completed Year 12, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, the 9.1% with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average of 26.3%.
Weekly incomes have risen sharply since 2011, with the typical household now earning $1,866. This is a little above the Queensland figure, and 26.1% of households now earn $3,000 or more a week.
About 31.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the state average. Mental health conditions are reported by 10.8% of residents, a figure higher than most similar areas.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 40.8% of people caring for children, which is far above the national figure. Meanwhile, volunteering has fallen to 13.8% since 2011.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (62.8%) and the fact that very few people (9.6%) live alone.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 96.8% have three or more bedrooms. While 58.6% have a mortgage, only 8.9% of households are renting, which is far below the national average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every household owning at least one motor vehicle. About 10.5% of the workforce works from home.
Movement into the area has slowed, with 34.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.
Employment is strong, with 68.6% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is much higher than in most similar areas, at 64.9%.
Residents are well-placed for parks and groceries, but there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk. The overall walkability score is 3.4, meaning the area is mostly car-dependent.