Theodore

The typical resident is 36, and the area is younger than the national average, though it has aged by five years since 2011. There are more children under 15 here than in most similar areas, while the proportion of seniors is well below both the state and national figures.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 80.1% born here. This is far below the state and national proportions for overseas-born residents, although that figure has risen slightly to 17.7% since 2011.

English is the main language for 84.8% of residents. About 12.8% of people use another language at home, which is well below the national figure, and very few people speak little or no English.

A majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 45.6%. This figure has risen sharply by 20 percentage points since 2011 and is now well above the national average.

While 66.8% of residents finished Year 12, which is well above the national average, the proportion of adults with a bachelor's degree is far below the state figure at 23.2%.

The area is very wealthy, with typical household incomes among the highest at this level. About 38.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011.

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.3% of residents, which is much higher than most areas. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than the national average.

Caregiving is common here, with a much higher proportion of people providing unpaid child care compared to the state and nation. A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents in Theodore have a typical personal income of $1,100 and a household income of $2,535, both of which are far above the national figures. The unemployment rate for this group is also well below the national average.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home, and a very high 62.6% of households consist of couples with children. Conversely, far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses, with 94.8% of homes being separate dwellings. Almost all homes—95.5%—have three or more bedrooms, and renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Car use is dominant, with 69.6% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. Working from home is much less common here than across Australia, though it has increased since 2011.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than in most areas.

The workforce is highly active, with 74.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national average. Public administration and safety is the most common industry for employees.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage and access to resources. However, it has seen a small population decline of 1.3% since 2021.

The area is slightly cooler than the state average, with a typical minimum temperature of 6.5 degrees. Annual rainfall is slightly lower than the ACT average.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While parks and schools are nearby, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.