Jacka

Children under 15 make up 31.3% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 18.2%. The community is quite young, with a typical age of 30, while only 3.8% of residents are aged 65 or over.

Born overseas, 45.1% of residents come from outside Australia, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Indian.

Over half the community (50.6%) use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average of 22.3%. Punjabi and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religion is more common here than in most similar areas; 29.9% of people report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Hinduism and Islam are also present in the community.

The area is highly qualified, with 79.8% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national average of 58.8%. About 40.4% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $2,160, which is a little above the national figure of $1,746. Weekly personal incomes are also higher than usual, with a typical amount of $1,161.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, with only 18.4% of people reporting one, well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 43.5% of people caring for children, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Conversely, volunteering is lower than most areas at 12.0%.

There are 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is $1,416, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes are typically larger than most, with 2.9 people per home. Couples with children make up 73% of families, while only 19% of people live alone.

Renters make up 34.2% of the community, and typical weekly rent of $450 is a little above the national figure. Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most common dwelling type at 54.4%.

Most people drive to work, as only 8.7% work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21%. Public transport use is low, and the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas.

The area is relatively mobile, with 41.8% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.8% of the population.

Employment is strong, with 79.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.3%.

The community has a high level of overall advantage, scoring 7 out of 10. This is driven by a very high score for education and job skills.

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

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 4.0. While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, few are within a short walk of groceries or health services.