2605, ACT

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 41 and 20.2% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 19.7% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 27.3% of residents born outside Australia. While English and Australian are the most common ancestries, there is a notable presence of people born in India and China.

About 19.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen by 4.0 points since 2011. Despite this diversity, very few people—just 1.5%—speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community has no religion, at 44.7%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 14 points since 2011.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, where 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 81.5% of residents have completed Year 12.

The area is among the highest in the country for wealth; the typical family income is $3,631 a week, which is far above the national figure of $2,120. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

About 6.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.3% of residents, with arthritis and asthma being common.

Community spirit is high, as 23.0% of people volunteer, which is well above the national figure. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 6.5% of residents having served.

Families with children are the norm here, making up 65.2% of households. Consequently, homes are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per home.

Large homes are common, as 82.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. While 38.1% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face high typical monthly payments of $2,650.

Most people drive to work, though 12.8% work from home. The area is well-serviced by buses, and the typical drive time to the city is a very short 8 minutes.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.2% of residents moving in the last five years. This is accompanied by a high rate of recent overseas arrivals at 16.3%.

Employment is strong, with 64.4% of people working full-time. Many residents work in public administration and safety, which accounts for 31.5% of jobs.

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

The area is very walkable, with 95.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park, school, or health service.