2914, ACT

This is a young community where 26.4% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Seniors make up only 4.7% of the population, which is far below the typical Australian area.

International ties are strong here, with 37.9% of residents born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian and Chinese are the most common ancestries after Australian and English.

Cultural diversity is reflected in the fact that 40.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. This trend has risen 14 points since 2011.

While 36.4% of residents identify as Christian, the area has a lower proportion of people with no religion (34.7%) compared to most other areas.

The workforce is highly qualified, with 44.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 81.1%.

Household incomes are very high, with 44.3% earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly household income is $2,841, which is far above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the 20.4% of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national average.

Family responsibilities are a priority here, with 37.7% of people providing unpaid childcare, a rate far above the national average.

Homes are typically larger than usual, averaging 3.1 people per household. Very few people live alone (14.2%) compared to the national figure of 25.6%.

Large family homes dominate, with 84.5% having three or more bedrooms. However, outright home ownership is far below the national average at 12.1%, as many residents hold mortgages or pay a typical weekly rent of $480.

Most people rely on cars, though 3.8% commute by public transport, which is higher than in most other areas. Very few homes (2.4%) have no motor vehicle.

The area is highly mobile, with 54.9% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.3% of the population.

The area has a very strong workforce, with 78.7% of adults working or looking for work. Nearly 30% of employees work in public administration and safety.

This community sits at the top of the scale for overall advantage, ranking in the highest 10% of areas for access to money, education, and job skills.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or school, the area is less walkable than most of the territory. Many residents live far from health services and groceries.