2912, ACT

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 31 and very few seniors. Children under 15 make up 16.0% of the population, a figure that has fallen 6.0 points since 2011.

International connections are very strong here, as 48.0% of people were born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese and Indian ancestries are among the most common after English and Australian.

Language diversity is exceptionally high, with 47.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and about 7.4% of residents speak little or no English.

About 40.0% of residents report no religion, which is slightly above the national figure. Hinduism is a notable minority faith, accounting for 10.6% of the population.

This is a highly qualified area where 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. Schooling levels are also very high, with 80.1% of residents having completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household incomes are $2,208, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. About 29.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 20.3% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 3.0% of people need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is well below the national figure. Notably, 5.9% of people have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

Homes here are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Families with children make up 56.9% of households, while 25.2% of people live alone.

Rental properties are very common, with 52.6% of households renting, far above the national figure. This shift is reflected in the housing types, as 46.4% of homes are flats or apartments.

Public transport use is well above the national figure, with 9.1% of people using it to commute. This is supported by a high number of public transport stops and routes.

The area is highly mobile, with 66.3% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 28.5% of the population.

The workforce is very active, with 75.9% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed in public administration and safety, or as professionals.

The area is ranked as having a very high overall advantage, scoring 9 out of 10. This is driven by a high level of education and job skills, which is among the highest at this level.

The area is relatively safe, with only 12 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is lower than most similar areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, 93.5% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost all residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park, public transport, and health services.