2606, ACT

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 34. Children under 15 make up only 14.0% of the population, which is well below the national average.

People born overseas make up 38.4% of the population, a figure far above the national average. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, with English, Australian, Irish, Scottish, and Chinese backgrounds being the most common.

Language diversity is high, with 34.0% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. While English remains the most common, Mandarin and Tagalog are also spoken here.

About 39.9% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose 13 points since 2011. Other common affiliations include Christianity at 35.9% and Hinduism at 9.1%.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area where 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and qualifications are heavily concentrated in management, commerce, and society and culture.

Typical personal income is among the highest at this level, at $1,258 per week. This wealth is reflected in the 22.0% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national figure.

Health indicators are generally positive, with only 4.2% of people needing help with daily activities. This is a little below the national average of 5.8%.

Residents are less likely to provide unpaid care or do extensive housework compared to most areas. However, there is a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 4.5% of people having served.

Single-person households are very common here, with 37.4% of people living alone, far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.2 people.

Renters are far more common here than in most areas, making up 41.9% of households. The housing stock is dominated by flats or apartments, with three-bedroom homes being far less common than in the rest of the country.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 8.1% of people commuting by bus. This is supported by a high density of stops and a very short walk to the nearest service.

The area is highly transient, with 59.6% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 28.1% of the population, far above the national average.

Job prospects are strong, with 72.5% of adults working or looking for work. The workforce is concentrated in public administration, health, and professional services, with a very low unemployment rate of 3.4%.

The area ranks in the top 10% for overall advantage, largely driven by a perfect score for education and job skills. This high level of skill supports the high personal incomes seen across the community.

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 8.4. Almost all residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport.