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Crace
2 km²
Designed for a high level of accessibility, Crace is a very walkable suburb where almost every home is within a short stroll of health services, groceries, and schools. It is a young and affluent community, with a typical resident aged 34 and a high proportion of children under 15. The area has seen explosive growth since 2011, with the population rising by over 750%. This rapid expansion has created a professional, multicultural hub where half of all adults hold a university degree.
15 schools within reach make Crace convenient for families.
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The area is notably young, with 24.8% of the population being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. While the typical resident is 34, the number of seniors aged 65 and over is much lower than in most other areas.
A strong overseas connection is evident here, with 36.9% of residents born abroad, which is well above the ACT figure. Chinese and Indian ancestries are among the most common backgrounds after Australian and English.
Language diversity is high, with 38.8% of people using a language other than English at home—far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
About 39% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure but well below the ACT average. Hinduism and Islam are the next most common faiths.
The community is highly qualified, with 50% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 84.5% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are very high, with typical weekly family earnings reaching $3,235. This is well above the ACT average, and 27.6% of people earn $2,000 or more each week.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with far fewer people reporting long-term health or mental health conditions. Only 2.7% of people need help with daily activities.
Caregiving is a prominent feature of the community, as 37.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is far above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the country.
First Nations residents here are noticeably younger than the national typical age of 24. While the unemployment rate is much higher than most areas, Year 12 completion is far above the national figure.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 71.3% of families.
The housing market is expensive, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,400 and weekly rents of $460. Most people live in separate houses, and outright home ownership is far below the national average.
Most residents rely on cars, with 65.9% driving to work and very few using public transport. However, almost every home is within a one-minute walk of a transit stop.
The population is quite mobile, with 47.9% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is higher than most other areas.
Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is among the lowest for its level. Many residents work in public administration and safety.
Crace is ranked among the most advantaged areas in the country across all measures, including access to money, resources, and job skills.
The local climate is slightly cooler than the ACT average, with a typical minimum temperature of 6.8 degrees. Annual rainfall is around 822mm.
The suburb is exceptionally walkable, with a score of 6.8. Nearly 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health services.