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Belconnen
4 km²
Rapid growth has transformed Belconnen, with the population nearly doubling since 2011 to reach 8,502 people. It is a youthful, highly mobile community where the typical resident is just 30, far younger than the national figure. This shift is driven by a huge increase in overseas arrivals, who now make up over half the population. Most people live in small apartments and work in professional roles, creating a dense, urban environment in the heart of the ACT.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The area is noticeably younger than most, with children under 15 and seniors both well below the ACT and national figures. De facto relationships are very common here, at 20%, which is well above the national average.
Over half the population was born overseas, a figure far above the national average that has risen 15 points since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.
Language diversity is high, with 46.3% of people using a language other than English at home—far above the national figure. This has increased by 16 points since 2011, and Mandarin is the most common non-English language.
About 46.4% of residents have no religion, which is higher than most areas and has risen 16 points since 2011. Hinduism is the next most common faith at 9.9%.
This is a highly qualified community where 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also very high at 83.2%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,776, about the same as the national figure. While personal incomes are well above the national average, only 16.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.
Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions well below the national figure. However, 10.8% report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.
Unpaid care for children and housework is far below the national figure, which is consistent with the very low number of children in the area. About 14.6% of people volunteer.
The First Nations community is small, but those living here have a Year 12 completion rate far above the national average. Median personal income is also far above the national figure.
Homes are small, with only 1.9 people per dwelling and a very high 39.3% of people living alone. Over half of all families are couples without children.
The area is dominated by flats or apartments, and 63.6% of residents rent, far above the national average. Outright home ownership is very low at 11.3%.
Public transport use is far above the national figure, and 14.1% of homes have no car. This is supported by a high number of bus departures per 1,000 people.
The community is highly transient, with 73% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 35.1% of the population, far above the national figure.
Workforce activity is high, with 73.2% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries are public administration, health, and professional services.
The area is ranked as having a high overall advantage, particularly in education and job skills, where it sits in the top 10% of similar areas.
The climate is typical for the region, with average annual rainfall around 842mm and minimum temperatures slightly above the ACT average.
Belconnen is a walker's paradise with a very high walkability score of 8.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.