2612, ACT

The area is far younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up only 8.0% of the population. De facto relationships are very common here at 19.7%, which is well above the ACT average.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 28.2% of residents born overseas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Chinese heritage.

About 20.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

A majority of residents—56.1%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 20 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents finished Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.

Typical weekly family incomes are $3,320, which is well above the national figure. High earnings are common, with 26.6% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

While only 2.4% of people need help with daily activities, 11.1% of residents report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.

Unpaid care for children is far below the ACT average, but 14.2% of people have served in the Defence Force, which is far above the national figure.

Small households are the norm here; 38.9% of people live alone, and the typical home contains only 2.0 people. Couples without children make up half of all families.

Renters make up 52.3% of the market, far above the national figure. Most people live in flats or apartments, and typical weekly rent is $490.

The area is very connected, with 13.9% of homes having no motor vehicle and 24.1% of people walking to work. Public transport use is also higher than in most other areas.

The population is very mobile, with 68.1% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 22.9% of the community.

Employment is strong, with a low unemployment rate of 3.1%. Nearly half of the workforce—45.6%—works in public administration and safety.

The area is ranked as having the highest possible level of overall advantage, driven by exceptional education and job skills scores.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, public transport, and grocery stores.