Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Holt
3 km²
Significant population growth of 17% since 2011 has shaped the changing face of Holt. This community is becoming more diverse and affluent, with a notable increase in people born overseas and a rise in high-income households. It is a well-qualified area where many residents hold university degrees, contributing to a typical weekly personal income that is well above the national figure. The neighbourhood is a mix of families and a high number of people living alone, all benefiting from an exceptionally walkable layout.
Families are well catered for: 16 schools serve Holt.
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The typical resident is 36 years old, though the area is seeing an increase in seniors, with those aged 65 and over now making up 17.1%. It is also home to a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar areas.
About a quarter of the population was born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while India is the most frequent overseas birthplace.
Nearly 20% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a jump of nearly 7 percentage points since 2011. This increase in linguistic diversity is seen alongside a higher-than-average proportion of people who speak little or no English.
A large number of residents report having no religion, accounting for 43.8% of the community. This is well above the national figure and reflects a sharp increase of 17 percentage points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 32% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 68.5% having completed Year 12. Both figures are well above the national average and have risen since 2011.
Incomes are generally high, with typical weekly personal earnings of $1,041, which is well above the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has also risen significantly since 2011.
A third of residents have a long-term health condition, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent here, affecting 12.8% of the population.
Participation in unpaid care for children is higher than most areas, while the proportion of people volunteering has fallen since 2011. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members.
First Nations residents in Holt fare well compared to the rest of the country, with a very low unemployment rate of 3.3% and a Year 12 completion rate that is far above the national average.
Living arrangements are varied, with 31.3% of people living alone and 14.9% of families led by a single parent. The latter is well above the territory average.
The area has fewer detached houses than is typical for Australia, with many residents living in townhouses. Typical weekly rents have risen by $46 since 2011 to reach $396.
Public transport access is excellent, with 50 stops in the area and a very short 2-minute walk to the nearest one. Despite this, most people still drive to work, and only 9.9% work from home.
The community is quite mobile, with 46.2% of people moving house in the last five years. This trend is consistent with a rise in recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is very high at 66.4%, and many residents work in public administration and safety, health, or education.
Holt is generally an advantaged area, ranking higher than about 70% of similar places for overall advantage and job skills.
The local climate features an average annual rainfall of 891mm, with minimum temperatures that are among the lowest for its level.
The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Access to health services is particularly strong, far exceeding the territory average.