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Giralang
2 km²
Much higher household incomes and a far greater number of large family homes set Giralang apart from the national average. It is a well-off community where 60.2% of families consist of couples with children. The area is predominantly residential, with a population of 3,372 that has grown slightly since 2011. Residents generally enjoy a high level of advantage, combining a highly qualified workforce with a very walkable neighborhood layout.
Giralang's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Giralang has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The community is getting older, with the typical resident now 38 and the number of seniors rising by 8.7 percentage points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 20.9% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people (21.9%) compared to both the ACT and the rest of the country.
English is the main language for 78.2% of the community. While 18.9% of people use another language at home, this is well below the figures for the ACT and Australia.
A significant number of residents report no religion, accounting for 48.3% of the population. This is well above the national figure and represents an 18 percentage point increase since 2011.
Giralang is highly educated, with 38% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 72.8% of residents have completed Year 12.
The area is wealthy, with a typical family income of $2,816 per week. This is well above the national figure, and 37.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
About 31.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Mental health conditions are reported by 10.3% of the community.
Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 34.1% of people caring for children and 20.4% volunteering. This is well above the national average for both activities.
The First Nations community is small, but it is well-educated with a Year 12 completion rate of 70.6%, which is far above the national figure.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home and a low percentage of people living alone (18.6%) compared to the rest of the ACT.
Detached houses dominate the landscape at 93.2%, and 93.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the territory.
Most residents rely on cars, though the area is well-served by public transport with 8.3 stops per 1,000 people. The drive time to the city is very short at just 14 minutes.
The community is quite stable, as only 31.6% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the ACT average.
Employment is strong, with 63.3% of people working full-time. Many residents work in public administration and safety, which accounts for 26.9% of jobs.
Giralang is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills.
The area sees an average annual rainfall of 822mm, which is a little below the ACT average of 908mm.
The neighborhood is very walkable, with 95% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 100% within a 15-minute walk of a park.