2602, ACT

The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. The population has grown by 21% since 2011 to reach 34,540 people, with a notable increase in those in de facto relationships.

Over a quarter of the population was born overseas, a figure that rose slightly since 2011 to 26.5%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while China and India are the most frequent overseas birthplaces.

About 19.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Mandarin and Vietnamese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

This area has one of the highest proportions of people with no religion at 57.0%, a figure that rose 17 points since 2011 and is far above the national level.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 82.8% of residents completing Year 12 and a large majority of the workforce holding degrees in society, culture, and management.

Typical weekly family income is $3,124, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. One in four people earns $2,000 or more per week, a trend that has risen significantly since 2011.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.2% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. Other long-term health conditions are around the middle for similar areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.9% of people participating, far above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a higher than usual proportion of people who served in the Defence Force.

About 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Family sizes are typical, with 57.1% of households consisting of couples with children.

Rental properties are much more common than in most areas, with 37.5% of households renting. There are fewer large homes, as only 64% have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, supported by a very short 7-minute drive to the city and a high number of transport stops.

The population is very mobile, with 50.2% having moved in the last five years. Nearly 20% of residents arrived from overseas recently.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work, with 70.1% active in the labour market. Public administration and professional services are the primary industries.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, achieving a maximum score for education and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with 94.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far above the territory average.