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Nicholls
7 km²
A notably older population now defines Nicholls, where the typical resident is 44 years old, up seven years since 2011. This community is wealthy and well-qualified, with nearly half of all households earning over $3,000 a week. It is primarily a suburb of large, family-owned detached homes. The area has seen its population shrink slightly over the last decade, resulting in a stable, affluent neighborhood with a strong proportion of university-educated professionals.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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Residents are far older than the territory average, and the number of seniors has risen by 8.3 percentage points since 2011. While children under 15 make up 17.1% of the population, this is a drop of 6.0 points since 2011.
People born overseas make up 29.3% of the community, which is slightly above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while China is the most frequent overseas birthplace at 3.8%.
About a quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen by 2.5 points since 2011. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
Christianity is the most common faith at 50.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 36.9% of the area, which is well below the territory average, though this group has grown by 16 points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 40.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 78.5% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are among the highest in the region; 49.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income is $3,429, which is far above the national figure.
The community is generally healthy, with only 3.7% of people needing help with daily activities. This is much lower than most similar areas.
Volunteering is common here, with 19.1% of people helping out, well above the national average. The area also has a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 7.7%.
First Nations residents in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 63.3%, which is far above the national figure. Typical personal income for this group is also much higher than in most other areas.
Families with children are the norm, making up 66.3% of households. This helps explain why the typical home has 2.9 people, which is higher than the territory average.
Large homes dominate the landscape, with 96.2% of houses having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon at 14.6%, while 41% of homes are owned outright.
Most people rely on cars, with only 1.2% commuting by public transport. Almost every home owns a vehicle, and 44.6% of households have two cars.
The population is relatively stable, as only 32.4% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the territory average of 46.1%.
Employment is strong, with 69.6% of adults working or looking for work. Public administration and safety is the most common industry, employing 29.4% of the workforce.
The area ranks at the very top for overall advantage and access to resources. However, population growth has been negative since 2021, falling by 2.1%.
The local climate features an average maximum temperature of 20.9 degrees. Annual rainfall is around 822mm, slightly lower than the territory average.
While every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is generally less walkable than other parts of the territory. Access to health services within a 15-minute walk is very low at 7.3%.