Throsby

Throsby is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 31. It has one of the highest proportions of children under 15 at 29.6%, while only 3% of residents are seniors.

Half of the population were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The community is diverse, with significant numbers of people tracing their ancestry to India, China, and England.

Language diversity is very high, with 59.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 6.9% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, as the 30.4% who have no religion is far below the ACT average. Hinduism and Islam also have a notable presence in the community.

The area is highly qualified, with 50.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 83.4% of residents have completed Year 12.

Throsby is an affluent area where the typical household earns $3,181 a week, which is far above the national figure. Over half of all households earn more than $3,000 weekly.

Residents are in good health, with only 14% reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the national average, and only 4.9% of people have a mental health condition.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 44% of people caring for children, far above the ACT average. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

First Nations people make up 1% of the population. This group is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 15.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household. Most are couples with children, and very few people—just 8.6%—live alone.

The area consists mostly of separate houses, and 94.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are high, with a typical monthly payment of $2,710, which is well above the state average.

Most people rely on cars, with 67.4% driving to work and very few homes without a vehicle. Public transport use is low, and there are far fewer stops per person than in the rest of the ACT.

The community is almost entirely new, with 94.6% of residents moving here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.1% of the population.

Employment is strong, with 81.4% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is far above the national average, and many residents work in public administration and safety.

Throsby is one of the most advantaged areas in the region, scoring 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. It has seen massive growth since 2021, with the population increasing by 57.1%.

The area experiences a typical climate for the region, though the average minimum temperature is among the lowest for similar areas.

While residents can easily walk to a park or school, the area is far below the state average for walkability. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.