Strathnairn

The area is noticeably young, with a typical resident aged 30 and very few seniors. This youth is reflected in the family structure, as children under 15 are well above the national figure and de facto relationships are much more common than in most areas.

Born overseas, 49% of residents come from outside Australia, which is far above the ACT and national figures. Indian and Filipino ancestries are particularly prominent in this diverse community.

Over half of the population speaks another language at home, a figure far above the national average. While English is the most common, Punjabi, Mandarin, and Tagalog are also frequently spoken.

Religious affiliation is common here, with only 21.6% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the figures for the ACT and Australia. Hinduism and Buddhism are also present alongside Christianity.

This is a highly qualified community where 49% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. School completion is also very high, with 87.9% of residents having finished Year 12.

Typical incomes are well above the national figure, with the usual household earning $2,629 a week. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 38.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily help being well below the state and national figures. Only 7.7% of people report a mental health condition.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 34.4% of people caring for children, well above the national average. However, volunteering and general unpaid care are lower than in most other areas.

There are 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This small group is notably older than the national average and earns a typical personal income far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the ACT.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 83.3% of which are owned with a mortgage. Very few people rent, and typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national average.

Every single home has a motor vehicle, and the drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas. While there are many bus stops, the walk to the nearest one is much longer than usual.

The community is extremely transient, with 91.5% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than elsewhere in the country.

Working or looking for work is very common here, with 83.2% of adults active in the labour market. Full-time employment is well above the national average, and the unemployment rate is among the lowest.

The area has seen massive population growth since 2021 and is ranked as one of the most advantaged areas in the country. It scores very highly for both overall advantage and education and job skills.

Annual rainfall is about the same as the ACT average. The average minimum temperature is among the lowest at this level, though it is a little above the state figure.

While almost everyone lives near a park or public transport, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk. This makes the overall walkability score well below the state average.