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Hawker
2 km²
Daily life in Hawker is defined by a mature and affluent population with a high level of education. The community is noticeably older than the national average, with over 21% of residents aged 65 and over. This is a professional own-homeowner's haven where typical weekly family incomes are well above the national figure. These factors combine to create a stable, high-advantage suburb within the Australian Capital Territory that values quiet residential living and high academic achievement.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the territory average. Seniors make up 21.8% of the population, a figure that has risen by 4.6 points since 2011.
About 25.6% of people were born overseas, which is a little below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together accounting for about 70% of the community.
While 18.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is well below the territory average. Most of the population speaks only English, though Vietnamese and Mandarin are the most common other languages.
A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 48.1%. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 19 points since 2011.
Hawker is highly qualified, with 48.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 80.3% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical weekly family income reaching $2,826. About 24.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen by 8.9 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.4% of residents. This is well above the national figure, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported conditions.
Residents are very active in their community, with 23.4% volunteering, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.7% of people providing such support.
The First Nations community is small, but they have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 84.4%. Additionally, 21.6% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the territory average.
Family life is stable, with 57.9% of households consisting of couples with children. About 26.2% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national figure.
Home ownership is very strong, with 44.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and there is a very low density of people per bedroom.
The suburb is well connected with 21 public transport stops, and it is very close to the city with a typical 12-minute drive. About 13% of the workforce now works from home, up from 4% in 2011.
The population is relatively settled, as only 32.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the territory average. However, recent overseas arrivals make up 16.9% of the community.
Employment is strong with a low unemployment rate of 3.6%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, which accounts for 25.4% of jobs.
Hawker is an area of high advantage, ranking in the top 10% for both overall advantage and access to money and resources. Population growth has been very slow, rising only 0.4% since 2021.
The area experiences typical regional weather, with an average maximum temperature of 20.9 degrees. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest for its level at 6.8 degrees.
The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of both a park and a school. Most residents live within a 10-minute walk of public transport.