Macquarie

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national average. While the population of children is lower than most areas, there has been a rise in seniors, with 17.7% of people now aged 65 and over.

International backgrounds are common here, with 30.2% of people born overseas, a figure slightly above the territory average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each representing 31.7% of the community.

Reflecting its overseas roots, 24.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is higher than in most areas. English remains dominant at 69.6%, followed by Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Arabic.

A shift away from organised faith is stark here, as the proportion of people with no religion rose 13 points since 2011 to reach 47.0%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified community, with 46.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 75.5%.

Typical incomes are much higher than most areas, with the usual weekly personal income sitting at $1,078. Households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 12 points since 2011 to reach 27.9%.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.5% of residents. Additionally, 30.8% of people report a long-term health condition, which is higher than the national average.

Community spirit is evident in the 20.3% of people who volunteer, a rate well above the national figure. There is also a notable presence of former Defence Force members at 4.4%.

First Nations people make up 2.4% of the population, with a strong cultural connection seen in the 13.7% who speak a First Nations language, which is well above the territory average.

Living arrangements are quite distinct, as 33.0% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. Homes are generally smaller, with 2.3 people per household.

Renters are much more common here than in most areas, making up 37.1% of households. There has been a shift toward smaller properties, as the share of homes with three or more bedrooms fell 7.7 points since 2011.

Public transport use is higher than most areas, and 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, working from home is far less common here than across Australia.

The community is very mobile, with 46.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common than in most other areas.

Full-time employment is high at 65.6%, with many residents working in public administration, safety, or education. Professionals and managers make up over half of all occupations.

The area is ranked as having high overall advantage, scoring an 8 out of 10. This is driven by exceptional education and job skills, which score a 9 out of 10.

The local climate is temperate, with an average maximum temperature of 20.9 degrees. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest for similar areas, averaging 6.8 degrees.

Macquarie is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5, as nearly 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, parks, and health services.