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Gungahlin
5 km²
Nearly half of all residents in Gungahlin were born overseas, making it a remarkably multicultural hub. This is a young, well-educated community where the typical resident is just 31, far younger than the national figure. High proportions of professionals and university graduates live here, which helps explain the area's relatively high incomes. The population is growing quickly, with over 8,500 people now living in this highly walkable urban pocket.
Gungahlin's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The area is noticeably younger than both the ACT and the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 31. Seniors make up only 6.4% of the population, a figure far below the national average.
Born overseas, 48.1% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, with English, Australian, and Chinese being the most common backgrounds.
Language diversity is very high, with 47.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 7.4% of residents speak little or no English.
About 40.0% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national average. This figure has risen by 14 points since 2011.
Gungahlin is highly qualified, with 44.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 80.1% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household incomes are $2,208, which is well above the national figure. Almost 30% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a much higher proportion than in most other similar areas.
Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 20.4% reporting a long-term health condition. Only 3.0% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteer rates are lower than most areas at 12.8%. However, the area has a high proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force, at 5.9%.
First Nations residents in Gungahlin have a Year 12 completion rate of 67.0%, which is far above the national figure. Unemployment among this group is also much lower than most areas at 4.1%.
Families are larger here than in most areas, with an average of 2.6 people per home. Over half of all households consist of couples with children.
Renters make up 52.5% of households, far above the national average. Apartments are the most common home type, and only 13.2% of homes are owned outright.
Public transport use is very high, with 9.1% of people commuting this way, well above the national figure. About 7.4% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The community is highly mobile, with 66.4% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is far above the national average and is consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals.
A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work, at 76.0%. Full-time employment is also well above the national figure, and many residents work in public administration and safety.
The area is considered advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is driven by high levels of education and job skills, which rank in the top 10% of similar areas.
The local climate is typical for the region, with an average annual rainfall of 780mm, which is a little below the ACT average.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents also have excellent access to health services and groceries within a 15-minute walk.