Council (LGA) · Area profile
Unincorporated ACT
2,358 km²
A high-performing and affluent region, Unincorporated ACT is one of the most advantaged areas in the country. It is a relatively young community, with a typical resident aged 35, and it has grown quickly as the population rose 27% since 2011. The area is marked by a highly educated workforce and very high household incomes, making it a standout for economic prosperity. This prosperity is matched by a diverse, international population and a strong connection to public service roles.
Unincorporated ACT's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, and while the typical age is 35, the number of seniors has risen to 13.7%. A total of 453,890 people live here, and the population has grown significantly since 2011.
People born overseas make up 28.8% of the population, which is much higher than in most areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the share of overseas-born residents has risen by 4.6 percentage points since 2011.
Reflecting its diverse birthplace, 24.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 6.5 percentage points since 2011. This is much higher than most other areas.
About 44.2% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 15 percentage points since 2011.
This is a highly qualified area, where 43% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. High school completion is also among the highest in the country at 77.1%.
Earnings are very high here, with the typical weekly household income of $2,373 sitting well above the national figure. About 36.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that rose 15 percentage points since 2011.
Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than nationally at 10%. However, the share of people needing help with daily activities is 4.6%, which is a little below the Australian average.
The area has a high rate of unpaid childcare at 28.3% and a strong connection to the military, with 6% of people having served in the Defence Force, well above the national rate.
There are 8,908 First Nations people in the area. This group has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 58.8%, which is far above the national figure of 37%.
Families with children are common, making up 59.8% of households. People per home is 2.5, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Renting is more common than in most areas at 30.7%, and typical weekly rents of $450 are slightly above the national figure. Detached houses are less common here than nationally, making up 63.2% of homes.
Public transport use for commuting is much higher than in most areas at 4.6%. While 10.9% of people work from home, this is far below the national figure of 21%.
The population is quite mobile, with 46.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.7% of the community.
A high proportion of the workforce is in full-time employment at 65.8%, well above the national figure. Nearly 30% of workers are employed in public administration and safety.
The region is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by a high number of businesses and a population that continues to grow quickly.
The area experiences an average annual rainfall of 908mm. It is notably cooler than most areas, with an average minimum temperature of 6.0 degrees.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.9. Almost all residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 97.6% are within 10 minutes of public transport.