Duntroon

The community is very young, with 71.3% of people aged between 15 and 24 and far fewer children under 15 than the national figure. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the territory, though this fell by 5.8 percentage points since 2016.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the main language for 72.4% of residents, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is much lower than in most other areas.

Nearly half the population (47.6%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure.

While a high proportion of residents completed Year 12, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is far below the territory and national averages.

Typical household incomes are far above the national figure, with 47.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. However, personal incomes are more modest, with very few people earning over $2,000 weekly.

Residents are in very good health, with rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions far below the national average.

The area is strongly linked to the military, as 72.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force. Volunteering is also common, though the rate fell 15 percentage points since 2016.

First Nations residents are typically younger than those in the rest of the country, and they have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 89.2%.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are far less common than in most areas.

Rental properties dominate the market, with 95.1% of homes rented and none owned outright. Most dwellings are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure.

Most people walk to work (69.2%) and very few use public transport to commute. While there are many public transport stops for the number of people, only one route serves the area.

The population is highly mobile, with nearly 80% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far more common here than across Australia.

Jobs are overwhelmingly in public administration and safety (90.8%), with a very high full-time employment rate and an unemployment rate of just 0.2%.

Duntroon is ranked among the most advantaged areas in the country, with a perfect score for education and job skills.

The area is slightly cooler and drier than the rest of the territory, with an average annual rainfall that is a little below the regional average.

Most homes are within a short walk of public transport, parks, and health services, though there are no grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.