Ngunnawal

This is a young area — the typical resident is 34, and with 21.7% of the population being children under 15, it is well above the national figure. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 10.8%, which is well below the Australian average.

People born overseas make up 27.8% of the community, which is about the same as the territory and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, though there is a notable Indian presence at 5.0%.

Multiculturalism is evident here, with 27.4% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure well above the national average. This has risen by 4.9 percentage points since 2011.

About 41.7% of residents report no religion, which is a little above the national figure. This is a significant shift for the area, as the number has risen by 14 percentage points since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with 34.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. Most residents have finished Year 12, far exceeding the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $2,219, which is well above the national figure. Higher earners are common, with 29.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen by 14 percentage points since 2011.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.0% of residents. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is 4.5%, which is a little below the national average.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 32.4% of people providing this support, well above the national figure. Additionally, 5.2% of the population served in the Defence Force, which is higher than in most areas.

First Nations residents in Ngunnawal are among the highest paid at this level, with a typical personal income of $1,110. Education levels are also far above the national average, with 55.4% completing Year 1도.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children, making up 63.2% of the community.

Homes here are typically large, with 86.5% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. While typical weekly rents are $450, the proportion of homes owned outright is much lower than most areas at 21.0%.

Most people rely on cars, with 66.4% driving to work and only 2.0% using public transport. Despite this, the area has a good number of public transport stops per person compared to most similar areas.

The area is quite mobile, with 41.8% of people moving house in the last five years, which is a little above the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.8% of the population.

Employment is strong, with 72.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. The most common industry is public administration and safety, employing 26.2% of the workforce.

Ngunnawal is an advantaged area, scoring 8 out of 10 for overall advantage, which is higher than about 80% of similar areas. This is supported by high job skills and a strong level of access to resources.

The area experiences a typical local climate with an average maximum temperature of 20.4 degrees. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest at this level, averaging 6.5 degrees.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport, other amenities are harder to reach. Only 25% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, far below the territory average.