2603, ACT

Residents are generally older than those in the rest of the territory, with a typical age of 41 and a senior population that is well above the ACT figure. Children under 15 make up only 14.4% of the community, which is well below the national average.

The area is quite diverse, with 27.1% of people born overseas, a figure that rose 3.0 points since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

About one in five residents uses a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. While this reflects a diverse community, only 1.3% of people speak little or no English.

A significant shift has occurred here, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising 16 points since 2011 to reach 45.1%. This is well above the national figure.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified; 59.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far above the national average. This high level of education is reflected in the 84.9% of residents who completed Year 12.

Wealth is a defining feature, with typical weekly family incomes of $4,094, far exceeding the national figure. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health profiles are typical for the region, with 28.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are fewer here than in most other areas.

Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, with 23.7% of people giving their time. There is also a notably high proportion of former Defence Force members at 7.1%.

Living arrangements vary, with a high number of people living alone (30.3%) and a lower-than-average rate of one-parent families at 8.6%. Typical households are smaller, with 2.3 people per home.

The housing mix is unusual, as detached houses are far less common than in the rest of the ACT. Renting is much more frequent here than in most areas, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure.

Daily travel is efficient, with a very short 8-minute drive to the city. Public transport use is higher than the national average, and 14.3% of the workforce now works from home.

The population is quite mobile, with 53.1% of residents moving house in the last five years. This is well above the ACT and national averages.

Job security is high, with a very low unemployment rate of 3.1%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, with a high proportion of professionals and managers.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a maximum of 10 for both overall advantage and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a high walkability score of 8.1. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, or a grocery store.