2900, ACT

The population is relatively young with a typical age of 36, though the number of seniors has risen to 18.8% since 2011. It has far fewer children than the national figure, with only 10.8% of residents under 15.

Born overseas makes up 31.1% of the community, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish, with a notable Indian presence at 6.9%.

Language diversity is high, as 23.8% of people use a language other than English at home. This is consistent with the high overseas-born population, although only 1.8% of residents speak little or no English.

The area has seen a rise in people reporting no religion, which now accounts for 41.1% of the population. This is a 12 point increase since 2011, though it remains well below the territory average.

Education levels are very high, with 37.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 72.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are strong, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,196, which is well above the national figure. The typical family earns $2,343 a week, though this is a little below the territory average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.2% of people. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent, affecting 12.7% of the population.

Community participation is lower than usual, with fewer volunteers and fewer people providing unpaid care or housework. However, there is a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 5.3% of residents having served.

Households are typically very small, with only 1.9 people per home. This is driven by a high number of people living alone, who make up 43.5% of the population.

Apartments and townhouses dominate the landscape, as separate houses make up only 3.2% of homes. Renting is common at 38.6%, and the typical weekly rent of $450 is much higher than in most areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 99.4% of homes within a 10 minute walk of a stop. Despite this, most people still commute by car, and 8.6% of homes have no motor vehicle.

This is a highly mobile community, with 72.7% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a significant 16.5% of the population.

The workforce is highly active and mostly employed full-time (71.3%). Many residents work in public administration and safety, which is the largest industry at 32.5%.

The area is ranked as highly advantaged, particularly in terms of education and job skills. While it scores a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage, access to money and resources is lower compared to other similar areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 8.3. Almost every home is within a 15 minute walk of health services, schools, and parks.