2607, ACT

The population grew by 9.3% since 2011 to reach 14,717 people. It is an older community than most, with a typical age of 42 and a proportion of seniors that is well above the national figure.

People born overseas make up 28.9% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, while India is the most frequent overseas birth country at 3.7%.

A high 22.8% of residents use another language at home, a figure that rose 3.0 points since 2011. English remains dominant at 73.4%, followed by Mandarin and Punjabi.

Christianity is the most common faith at 44.6%, though those with no religion now make up 38.8%. This last group has grown by 13 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area where 46.8% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This educational strength is reflected in high school advantage scores.

Household incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly family income of $3,109. Since 2011, the share of households earning over $3,000 a week rose significantly by 16 points.

About 29.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. However, 8.0% reporting a mental health condition is lower than most areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 21.7% of people participating. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, with 14.2% of residents providing support to others.

Families with children are common, making up 60.3% of households. This helps explain why the average home size of 2.5 people is higher than in many other areas.

Most people live in separate houses, and 38.0% own their home outright, which is well above the national figure. Renters pay a typical weekly rent of $440, which is higher than most areas.

Most people drive to work, but 4.3% use public transport, which is higher than the national figure. Only 11.4% work from home, well below the national rate of 21.0%.

The area is quite mobile, with 41.0% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.5% of the population.

Full-time employment is high at 64.6%, and the unemployment rate is a low 3.8%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, which accounts for 29.8% of jobs.

This area ranks among the largest for overall advantage in the country. It scores a 10 out of 10 for both general advantage and education and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. While access to schools is excellent, fewer homes are within walking distance of groceries or health services compared to the state average.