Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Hackett
2 km²
High typical incomes and a highly qualified workforce define Hackett, where a large proportion of households earn more than $3,000 a week. This is a family-oriented community with a significant number of children and a population that has grown by 11% since 2011. Its character is marked by a strong lean towards secularism and a high level of educational attainment, making it one of the most advantaged areas in the region.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The community is notably family-heavy, with 20.9% of the population being children under 15, which is much higher than most similar areas. While the typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the national figure, the proportion of seniors has fallen slightly since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people (20.6%) compared to both the ACT and the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, with 83.5% of people using it only at home. This means the proportion of people using another language (13.3%) is far below the ACT average.
Hackett is among the most secular areas at its level, with 59.7% of people reporting no religion. This figure has risen by 20 points since 2011, placing it far above the national figure.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified; 56.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average. This high level of education is consistent with the fact that 82.7% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical family income is $3,555 per week, which is far above the national figure. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more weekly has risen by 22 points to 44.5%.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.2% of residents. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most similar areas.
Residents are highly active in their community, with 27.5% volunteering—a rate far above the national average. There is also a strong presence of unpaid caregivers, with 32.7% of people caring for children.
The First Nations community is small, but those present are far older than the national typical age of 24. About 22% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the ACT average.
Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children (67.2%). One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses (76.2%) and a high rate of outright ownership at 37.3%. Mortgage payments are typically $2,500 a month, which is much higher than most similar areas.
The commute to the city is very short, taking only 9 minutes by car. While 13.8% of people work from home, the use of public transport for commuting has fallen since 2011.
About 37.5% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the ACT average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.9% of the population.
The workforce is largely employed in public administration and safety (34.2%) and education (13.0%). Working or looking for work is more common here than in most other areas, with an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
Hackett is ranked among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by a top-tier score for education and job skills.
The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 20.9 degrees, while the average minimum temperature is among the lowest at its level.
The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks. However, access to health services within a 15-minute walk is far below the ACT average.