2609, ACT

The area is far older than the national average, with 19.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 8.1% of the population, a figure that has fallen nearly 5 points since 2011.

People born overseas make up 17.6% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas though far below the territory average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

The proportion of people using another language at home rose to 11.7% since 2011. This is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the national and state figures.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most other areas; 31.1% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 15.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Typical household income is $1,116 a week, which is far below the territory average. While personal incomes have risen since 2011, only 5.8% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 25.1% of residents, which is a little below the national figure. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 10.8% of the population.

The area has a very high number of former Defence Force members at 9.2%, well above the national figure. However, volunteering rates are much lower than most other areas.

A striking 51.5% of people live alone, which is far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home holds only 1.9 people.

Home ownership is strong, with 51.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Despite this, 39.1% of households are renting, and three-bedroom homes are very rare here.

While there are many public transport stops and departures per person, no one uses public transport to commute. Most residents rely on cars, though 9.1% of homes have no vehicle.

Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.5% of the population, a figure that is higher than most similar areas and about the same as the national average.

Full-time employment is very high at 69.1%, well above the state average. However, the unemployment rate is also high, standing at 8.2%.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, with a score of 871 against a national average of 1,000. It is rated as very low for access to money and job skills.

The area is somewhat walkable, with many residents within a 15-minute walk of parks and groceries. However, very few can reach a school or health service within that time.