2604, ACT

The area is predominantly made up of young adults, with those aged 25 to 44 accounting for 37.8% of the population. While the typical resident is 37, children under 15 are well below the national figure at 13.1%.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 26.3% of people born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

About one in five residents speaks a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. This diversity is seen in the use of Mandarin, Arabic, and Italian, though only 1.3% speak little or no English.

A striking 49.4% of people report having no religion, a figure far above the national average that has risen by 17 points since 2011.

The community is exceptionally qualified, with 55.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 78.8% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family incomes are among the highest in the country at $3,395. About 40.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a significant increase since 2011.

Only 3.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. However, 10.1% of residents report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.6% of people helping out, and 8.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force. Unpaid childcare and housework are well below the national average.

Living arrangements are distinct, as 38.4% of people live alone and the typical home has only 2.0 people. This is well below the national average for household size.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 60.1% of all homes. Renting is far more common here than across Australia, with 44.5% of households renting and a typical weekly rent of $500.

The area is very well connected, with 66 public transport stops and a short 4-minute walk to the nearest one. While most people still drive, 5.4% commute by public transport, which is much higher than most areas.

This is a highly transient community, with 59.5% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 16.5% of the population.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with 40.9% of people working in public administration and safety. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 73.3%.

The area is ranked as having the highest possible level of overall advantage and job skills, with an overall advantage score of 1,129.

Postcode 2604 is very safe, with only 8 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, 97.3% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents can easily walk to groceries (94.6%) and health services (90.3%).