Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Narrabundah
4 km²
High levels of education and income set Narrabundah apart from most other Australian areas. It is a professional community where nearly half of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which helps explain why typical weekly family incomes are well above the national figure. The area is notably older than the ACT average and has seen a rise in seniors since 2011. This is a highly advantaged part of the territory with a population that has grown by 14% over the last decade.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 40, making the area noticeably older than the ACT average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 18.5% of the population, a figure that has risen by 3.4 points since 2011.
About 28.2% of residents were born overseas, a rate that rose 3.6 points since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
People using another language at home make up 23.0% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas. This reflects the diverse birthplace of residents, though only 1.7% of people speak little or no English.
The community is increasingly secular, with 45.9% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure and represents a 15 point increase since 2011.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 48.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 75.1%.
The area is very wealthy; typical weekly family income is $3,223, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. Nearly 39% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
About 10.4% of residents have a mental health condition, which is higher than most areas. Meanwhile, 6.0% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that has fallen slightly since 2011.
Volunteerism is much higher here than in most similar areas, with 20.0% of people volunteering. Additionally, 6.0% of the population has served in the Defence Force, well above the national rate.
First Nations residents earn a typical personal income of $583, which is far below the territory average. However, 12.1% speak a First Nations language, a rate much higher than most similar areas.
People living alone make up 30.4% of households, which is well above the national figure. Most other homes consist of couples with children (59.8%) or couples without children (25.1%).
Renting is more common here than in most areas, with 36.2% of households renting. Typical weekly rents are $440, while monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most areas at $2,392.
The area is very well connected, with a 10 minute drive time to the city and 99.9% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport. About 11.9% of people work from home.
The community is quite mobile, as 47.3% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.2% of the population.
Full-time employment is very high at 67.3%, and the unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is much lower than most similar areas. A third of the workforce is employed in public administration and safety.
Narrabundah is among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. It has a perfect 10 for education and job skills.
The area is slightly cooler than the territory average, with a typical minimum temperature of 6.6 degrees. Annual rainfall is around 766mm, which is a little below the ACT average.
The area is very walkable, with 92.2% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Residents have excellent access to services, with 100% of homes within 15 minutes of a park.