Bonner

The community is far younger than the national average, with children under 15 making up 29.1% of the population. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are very rare here at just 4.4%, which is well below the territory average.

This is a diverse area where 40.4% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian ancestry is particularly common, representing 11.6% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 44.4% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and Punjabi and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most other areas, as the 30.6% who report no religion is well below the national figure. Hinduism and Islam also have a notable presence, accounting for 12.5% and 9.7% of the community respectively.

The workforce is highly qualified, with 40.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is far above the national average, with many residents specializing in management, commerce, and society and culture.

Income levels are very high, and 43.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is among the highest for similar areas. Typical personal weekly income is $1,183, well above the national figure of $805.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 19.8% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Only 3.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Family life is a focus here, as 38.4% of people provide unpaid childcare, a figure far above the national average. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 5.8% of residents having served.

First Nations residents are typically younger than most, with a typical age of 19. They also have a higher rate of Year 12 completion (60.3%) and higher typical incomes than the national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.4 people per household. This is well above the national average and consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 74.8% of families.

Most people live in separate houses, 87% of which have three or more bedrooms. While 32.6% of the community rents, typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $520.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 66.4% of workers driving to work and very few using public transport. Only 1.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much lower than most areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 45.2% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14% of the community.

Employment rates are very high, with 78.6% of adults working or looking for work. Most are employed full-time, and the largest industry for residents is public administration and safety.

The area is highly advantaged, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources. This places it ahead of about 90% of similar areas across the country.

The climate is characterized by an average maximum temperature of 20.4 degrees and annual rainfall of 805mm, which is a little below the territory average.

While almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is less walkable than most. Access to health services and groceries within a 15-minute walk is well below the territory average.