2617, ACT

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 32 and far fewer children and seniors than most places. Since 2011, there has been a slight increase in people aged 65 and over and those in de facto relationships.

International diversity is a key feature here, as 35.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. This has risen by 8.1 percentage points since 2011, with the largest groups hailing from Australia, England, China, and India.

Reflecting its international character, 31.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. This has risen by 8.2 percentage points since 2011, though the number of people who speak little or no English has barely changed.

The community is more secular than most, with 45.2% of residents reporting no religion. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 17 percentage points since 2011.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with 45.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. High school completion is also very high at 79.4%, and the local schools are larger and more advantaged than most.

Typical incomes are much higher than the national figure, with typical weekly personal income at $1,074. This wealth is evident in the 30.7% of households earning over $3,000 a week, a figure that has risen by 10 percentage points since 2011.

The community generally enjoys good health, with fewer people needing help with daily activities or reporting long-term health conditions than most areas. However, 10.3% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most areas. On the other hand, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is much higher than usual.

Households here are about the same size as those across Australia, with 2.4 people per home. About 26.5% of people live alone, a figure that has risen by 4.2 percentage points since 2011.

The area is dominated by renters, with 40.4% of households renting—well above the national average. There has been a significant shift away from separate houses, which now make up only 49.2% of dwellings, down 19 percentage points since 2011.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, supported by a very high number of bus stops and departures. This connectivity is reflected in the 6.6% of homes that have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.

The population is highly mobile, with 52.3% of people having moved in the last five years. A quarter of the community are recent arrivals from overseas, which is far above the national figure.

Job activity is high, with 70.0% of adults working or looking for work. The workforce is concentrated in public administration and safety, as well as professional and technical roles.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking higher than 90% of similar areas for both overall advantage and job skills.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with nearly 94% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a city walkshed. Residents have excellent access to services, with 99.7% living within 10 minutes of public transport.