2902, ACT

The area is older than most, with 19.8% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the territory figure. Around 3.1% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen since 2011.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 20.6% of people were born overseas. This is well below the territory and national figures, despite a slight increase since 2011.

English is the primary language for 82.3% of residents. While the share of people using another language at home has risen to 14.0%, this remains well below the national figure.

A large proportion of the community has no religion (45.6%), which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 17 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are high, with 32.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 69.9% having completed Year 12. Both figures are well above the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $2,207, which is well above the national figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 13 percentage points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.3% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, at 10.9%.

Caregiving is a strong theme, with 15.0% of people providing unpaid care and 31.1% caring for children. Additionally, 5.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

Families with children are common, and homes typically hold 2.6 people. One-parent families make up 14.9% of households, which is well above the territory average.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 89.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is also high at 35.6%, well above the national figure.

Most people drive to work, and only 2.6% use public transport, a figure that has fallen since 2011. Working from home is less common here than across Australia.

The population is relatively stable, as only 30.6% of residents moved in the last five years. This is far below the territory and national figures.

Full-time employment is high at 62.5%, though the share of adults working or looking for work has fallen since 2011. Public administration and safety are the most common industries.

The area is highly advantaged, scoring an 8 for overall advantage and a 9 for education and job skills, placing it above 80% to 90% of similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with every home within 15 minutes of a park and 85.7% near groceries. However, access to health services within a 15-minute walk is far below the territory average.