2600, ACT

The area is noticeably older than most, with 24% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 6 points since 2011. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 14%, which is well below the national figure.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 26.9% of residents born abroad. English, Australian, and Irish are the most frequent ancestries.

Language diversity is high, as 17.1% of people use a language other than English at home, though this is still well below the territory average. Only 1.1% of residents speak little or no English.

About 43.9% of residents report no religion, which is well above the national figure. This is roughly the same as the territory average, and the trend has risen by 13 points since 2011.

Education levels are among the highest in the nation, with 59% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and includes a high proportion of postgraduate degrees.

The area is exceptionally wealthy, with typical family incomes reaching $4,035 a week. This is far above the national typical figure, and nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are less common here than in most areas. While 28.6% of people have a long-term health condition, only 3.9% need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas.

Volunteerism is much higher than most areas at 24.1%, although this has fallen since 2011. There is also a strong military connection, with 8.4% of people having served in the Defence Force.

Living arrangements are distinct, with a high number of people living alone (32.7%) and much smaller households than usual. One-parent families are also much less common than in most areas.

Detached houses are far less common here than across the nation, as 32.9% of homes are flats or apartments. Typical weekly rents are among the highest in the country at $540.

Public transport access is exceptional, with a one-minute walk to the nearest stop and some of the highest service frequencies in the region. Around 15.1% of the workforce now works from home.

The population is quite mobile, with 46.9% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.8% of the community.

Employment is dominated by professionals and managers, with 34.3% working in public administration and safety. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.3%.

This area is ranked among the most advantaged in Australia, scoring a perfect 10 for education and job skills, as well as overall advantage.

Recorded offences are lower than in most areas, with only 12 offences per 100,000 people.

The area is very walkable, with 96.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities. This is far above the territory average, especially for access to health services and schools.