2913, ACT

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 34 and a children-under-15 rate of 21.5%, which is well above the national figure. Seniors are few, with people aged 65 and over making up only 9.3% of the population.

Overseas birth is common here, with 34.7% of people born abroad—a figure well above the national average. This trend has risen since 2011, with India and China being the most common birthplaces after Australia and England.

Language diversity is very high, as 35.2% of people use a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national rate of 22.3%. Mandarin, Punjabi, and Vietnamese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About 38.3% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This is however well below the ACT average of 44.2%, though the number of people with no religion has risen 14 points since 2011.

Residents are highly qualified, with 40.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. This high level of education is reflected in the fact that 78.2% of people have completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical weekly household income of $2,429, well above the national figure of $1,746. About 36.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen 14 points since 2011.

The community is generally healthy; only 24.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is lower than most areas. Those needing help with daily activities make up just 3.6% of the population.

Caregiving is common, with 32.4% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. However, volunteering is lower than in other ACT areas, sitting at 14.5%.

This is a family-oriented area where 65.6% of households are couples with children. Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per dwelling, and very few people—just 19.9%—live alone.

Large homes are the norm, with 82.3% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Rent is high at a typical $460 per week, and only 21% of homes are owned outright, which is well below the national figure.

Most people drive to work, with 64.9% as the driver, while 10% work from home. While public transport stops are numerous and easy to reach, only 3.4% of people use these services for their commute.

The population is quite mobile, with 46.5% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.3% of the community, which is higher than in most other areas.

Employment is strong, with 74.6% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Public administration and safety is the biggest employer, accounting for 27% of jobs.

The area is very advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills. This is consistent with the high proportion of professional roles and university qualifications found here.

While almost every home is near a park or public transport, the area is less walkable than the ACT average. Many residents live far from health services and groceries, with a walkability score of 5.5.