2905, ACT

The area is younger than the national figure, with 20% of people being children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.3% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas and has risen since 2011.

About 20.1% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the Territory average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

More people use a language other than English at home here (16.1%) compared to most similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure. Arabic, Vietnamese and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages.

Christianity is the most common religion at 45.7%. A large number of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 17 points since 2011.

Education levels are high, with 66.2% of residents completing Year 12. This is well above the national figure, though far below the Territory average. One in four adults holds a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $2,311 a week. This is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 31.2% of people. Mental health conditions are reported by 10.8% of residents.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 31.6% of people providing this support. In contrast, only 13.5% of people volunteer, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

Families with children are the norm, making up 61% of households. This helps explain why the average home is larger, with 2.7 people per dwelling.

The area is dominated by separate houses (85.4%), and nearly 93% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Renting is less common here than in the rest of the Territory.

Most people drive to work, and 41.5% of homes have two vehicles. While there are many bus stops, only 8.3% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

Residents tend to stay put, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years (31.2%) is lower than in most similar areas and far below the Territory average.

Employment is strong, with 70% of adults working or looking for work. Public administration and safety is the most common industry, employing 27.7% of the workforce.

The area is highly advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10 for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills. This places it ahead of about 80% of similar areas.

While almost every home is within a short walk of public transport and parks, the area is less walkable than the Territory average. Only about half of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.