2903, ACT

The area has a growing number of seniors, with those aged 65 and over rising to 17.7% since 2011. Children under 15 also make up a significant part of the community at 19.8%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

About 21.6% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the territory and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

More people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, rising to 16.3% since 2011. Despite this, only 1.8% of residents speak little or no English.

People with no religion now make up 42.9% of the community, a sharp increase of 16 percentage points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 44.8%.

This is a highly qualified area where 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. Schooling is a major feature of the community, with 70.7% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national average.

Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 34.3% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical personal weekly income is $1,128, which is well above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.5% of residents. Mental health conditions are also slightly more frequent than the national average.

Providing unpaid care is very common, with 33.3% of people caring for children—among the highest rates for this level. Additionally, 15% of residents provide some form of unpaid care, which is well above the national figure.

Families are generally larger than in most areas, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 58.8% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 90.1% of all homes. These are typically large, with 88.8% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

Public transport access is exceptional, with nearly every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While 63.7% of people drive to work, the area has a much higher number of transport stops than most similar places.

The community is relatively stable, as only 30.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.1% of the population.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas, at 63.9%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, which employs 30% of the workforce.

This area is very advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills. Its overall advantage score of 1,057 is well above the national average.

While almost everyone can walk to a park or school within 15 minutes, the area is less walkable for other needs. Very few people can reach health services on foot, and only 58.4% can walk to groceries.