Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Braddon
1 km²
A remarkably young and highly educated population defines Braddon, where the typical resident is just 30 years old. This is a fast-growing urban hub that has seen its population jump by 40% since 2011. Most people here are young professionals who live in apartments and work in high-paying roles, which helps explain why the area has such a high proportion of university degrees. It is a dynamic, transit-oriented community where the majority of residents are renters and a large number have moved here from overseas.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The community is far younger than the national figure, with only 5.3% of people being children under 15 and just 6.7% aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are very common at 25.2%, which is far above the ACT average of 12.5%.
Overseas birth is much more common here than in most areas, with 33.6% of residents born abroad. English, Australian, Irish, and Chinese are the most frequent ancestries reported.
About 26.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 8.1% of residents.
A huge 60.9% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 21 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.
This is an exceptionally well-qualified area where 64.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 87.9%.
Incomes are very high, with the typical personal weekly income at $1,512, which is far above the national figure. About 27.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011.
While only 2% of people need help with daily activities, mental health conditions are reported by 13.5% of residents, which is well above the national figure.
Participation in unpaid care and housework is among the lowest for its level, though 20.8% of people volunteer, which is well above the national average.
The First Nations community is small, but those residents are noticeably older than others in the ACT and have a high Year 12 completion rate of 85.1%.
Living arrangements are small and often solo, with 44.2% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure, and the typical home has only 1.8 people.
Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 80.7% of homes. Renting is very common at 60.4%, and the typical weekly rent of $495 is well above the national figure.
The area is highly connected, with 17.4% of homes having no motor vehicle and a high number of people walking to work or using public transport. Most residents live just one minute from a transit stop.
The population is very mobile, with 76% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 24.6% of the community.
Job prospects are strong with an unemployment rate of 3.3% and a high percentage of full-time workers. Public administration and safety is the biggest employer, accounting for 41.3% of jobs.
The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, combining top-tier education and job skills with a population that has grown by 16.5% since 2021.
The local climate is slightly cooler than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 20.9 degrees and annual rainfall of 778mm.
Braddon is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and public transport.