Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Monash
3 km²
A far older population than the state average marks Monash, where the typical resident is 43. This community is defined by a high proportion of seniors, with those aged 65 and over making up nearly 24% of the area. It is a relatively affluent place with large, mostly detached family homes and a workforce heavily employed in public administration. While the population is aging, it remains a stable residential area with high rates of home ownership.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is noticeably older than the national figure, and the number of seniors has risen by 11 points since 2011. About 3.2% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most similar areas.
About 25.2% of people were born overseas, which is a little below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, each accounting for over 35% of the population.
Around 19.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, though this is well below the state average. English remains the dominant language for nearly 78% of the community.
Christianity is the most common faith at 48.4%, while 37.8% of people report having no religion. This last group has grown by 14 points since 2011.
Qualifications are generally high, with 28.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a little above the national average, and 65.9% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical family earning $2,682 a week. This is well above the national figure of $2,120.
Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, as 36.6% of people have a long-term health condition. About 8.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for this level.
This is a community that gives back, with 14.7% of people providing unpaid care. It also has a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 6.3%, well above the national figure.
The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 19. Personal incomes for this group are among the highest for similar areas, though the unemployment rate of 11.9% is higher than most.
Most households are couples with children (58.5%) or couples without (27.1%). About 26% of people live alone, which is a 5 point increase since 2011.
Homes here are typically large and detached, with 87.4% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much less common than elsewhere, as 36.1% of residents own their home outright.
Most people drive to work, with 64.9% as the driver. While public transport stops are plentiful, only 3.3% of residents use them to commute, and working from home is less common than the national figure.
The population is relatively stable, as only 32.6% of people moved in the last five years—far below the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than in the rest of the ACT.
Full-time employment is much higher than in most similar areas at 65.2%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, which accounts for 32.1% of jobs.
Monash is a highly advantaged area, scoring 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is larger than about 80% of similar areas, reflecting strong access to money and job skills.
The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 20.7 degrees and annual rainfall of 833mm, which is a little below the state average.
While every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is poorly served for other needs. Only 27.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and just 13.5% can reach health services on foot.