Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Fraser
2 km²
Few areas at this level match the high relative wealth and stability of Fraser. It is a settled community of about 2,100 people where the typical resident is 41, noticeably older than the territory average. The neighborhood is defined by large, mostly detached family homes and high household incomes that are well above the national figure. This creates a quiet, affluent atmosphere where many residents are aging in place and few people move in or out.
Families are well catered for: 13 schools serve Fraser.
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The area is older than most, with nearly 20% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen 11 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 20% of the population, which is a little above the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 16.9% of the community, which is far below the territory and national figures.
English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the population. Only 8.5% of residents use another language at home, a rate far below the national average.
Nearly half of the community (49.6%) report having no religion, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.
The community is well qualified, with 72.8% of adults completing Year 12. About 33.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure.
Incomes are very high here, with 41.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical household weekly income of $2,618 is well above the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are much more common than in most areas, affecting 34.7% of residents. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, at 11.8%.
Residents are highly active in their community, with 22.3% volunteering and 16.8% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the national average.
First Nations residents in Fraser are among the highest earners at this level, with a typical personal income of $1,291 and a Year 12 completion rate of 72.7%.
Homes are typically larger than most, with 2.9 people per household. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the territory.
The area is dominated by detached houses, with 95.9% of homes being separate dwellings. Outright home ownership is very high at 40.7%, far above the territory average.
Most people rely on cars, as only 1.1% of homes have no motor vehicle. However, public transport access is excellent, with every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop.
The community is very stable, with only 26.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is high at 63.2%, with many residents working in public administration and safety, which is the largest industry in the area.
The area is highly advantaged, scoring 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. It ranks larger than 80% of similar areas in terms of access to money and job skills.
The climate is typical for the region, with an average annual rainfall of 855mm and a minimum temperature that is a little above the territory average.
While parks and transport are within easy reach, only 19.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, making the area far less walkable than the territory average.