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Deakin
4 km²
A very short drive to the city makes Deakin a highly accessible and affluent suburb of the Australian Capital Territory. It is a mature community where the typical resident is 45, noticeably older than the national figure. The area is defined by high levels of education and wealth, with a strong presence of professionals and a high proportion of homeowners. This combination of stability and prosperity creates a settled, high-advantage character within the region.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The community is significantly older than most areas, with seniors making up 24.5% of the population. This is far above the territory figure of 13.7%. The total population grew by 12% since 2011 to 3,124 people.
People born overseas make up 26.5% of the population, a figure that rose 2.8 points since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.
About 17.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a rise of 4.3 points since 2011. Despite this, only 1.1% of the community speak little or no English.
Those reporting no religion now make up 42.3% of the population, a significant increase of 13 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 44.4%.
Deakin is exceptionally well-qualified, with 57% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This is reflected in the high proportion of residents who completed Year 12.
Typical weekly family incomes are among the highest at this level at $4,211, which is well above the territory's $2,872. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.
About 29.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is slightly above the national average. However, the rate of mental health conditions is lower than in most other areas.
Volunteering is very common here, with 25.8% of people giving their time, far above the national figure of 14.1%. A higher than usual number of residents also provide unpaid care.
There are 41 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group has a typical age of 36, which is far older than the territory average of 24.
The area has a higher than average number of people living alone, at 28.5%. Most households are couples with children, and there are fewer one-parent families than in most other areas.
Home ownership is very strong, with 44.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is high, with a typical weekly cost of $560.
Public transport access is excellent, with 41 stops and a very high number of departures per 1,000 people. However, most people still commute by car, and 15% work from home.
The population is relatively mobile, with 42.7% having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.2% of the community.
The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with 65.4% of residents employed full-time. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.3%.
Deakin is ranked at the highest possible level for overall advantage, with top scores for both access to resources and job skills.
The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 21.1 degrees and average annual rainfall of 786mm, which is slightly below the territory average.
The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or park. Health services are also very accessible, far exceeding the territory average.