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2614, ACT
11 km²
A short walk to a park, shop or clinic is part of daily life for most people in postcode 2614. This well-off community has seen its population grow by 7.7% since 2011, resulting in a population of 20,595. It is a highly educated area where nearly half of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This academic profile helps explain the high typical weekly incomes, which sit well above the national figure.
2614, ACT's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is slightly older than the territory average, with a typical resident aged 39 and 19.9% of people aged 65 or over. The proportion of children under 15 is about 17.8%, which is similar to the national figure.
Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 26.7% of residents born outside Australia. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high, as 19.8% of people use a language other than English at home. This figure has risen by 3.1 percentage points since 2011, though Mandarin and Vietnamese are the most common non-English languages.
A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 49.6% of the population. This is far above the national figure and represents a 16 percentage point increase since 2011.
Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 48.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents (77.7%) have completed Year 12, far above the national figure of 58.8%.
Household incomes are very high; the typical family earns $2,843 a week, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. About 35.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.8% of people. This includes a higher-than-usual rate of mental health conditions at 10.7%.
Volunteering is very common, with 23.2% of people pitching in, a figure well above the national average. Additionally, 13.7% of residents provide unpaid care, which is higher than in most areas.
Most homes are family-based, with 58.8% consisting of couples with children. About 27.3% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.
Separate houses are the main dwelling type (72.7%), and 37.8% of these are owned outright. Typical weekly rents are $418, which is a little above the national figure.
The area is very well connected, with 99.8% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport. While 58.3% of people drive to work, 12.2% now work from home, a significant rise since 2011.
Movement is steady, with 38.4% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.3% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.
The workforce is largely professional, with 34.1% in professional roles and 18.7% as managers. Many residents work in public administration and safety (27.7%) or education and training (13.1%).
This area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. Its job skills and education score is a perfect 10.
The area is very walkable, with 94% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Access to health services within a 15-minute walk is far above the territory average.
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