Tuggeranong

Tuggeranong is far older than the state and national average, with 25.6% of people aged 65 and over. This shift has been clear since 2011, when the population of seniors rose by 12 points, while children under 15 fell to 0.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 11.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

The community is linguistically uniform, with no one using a language other than English at home. This is far below the state average, where 24.6% of people speak another language.

About 30.2% of people report no religion, a figure that rose 14 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with 47.2% of people completing Year 12, which is far below the state average. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 18.4% of the population.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,208, which is well above the national figure of $805. Family incomes are also high, with a typical weekly amount of $2,750.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the country, affecting 39.5% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 14.0%.

Volunteering is high, with 26.3% of people pitching in, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework, with 44.7% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, at 0.0%.

The area has a high proportion of one-parent families at 26.1%, which is far above the state average. Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

Typical weekly rent is $320, which is well below the national figure. Monthly home-loan payments are around $1,798, which is about the same as the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. This is reflected in the data, as there are no public transport stops and 28.6% of people work from home.

Residents are less likely to move than people in other areas, with only 18.6% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 73.7%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many residents work in finance, insurance, or construction.

Tuggeranong is one of the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is linked to high levels of job skills and access to resources.

The average minimum temperature is 6.0 degrees, which is about the same as the rest of the state. Annual rainfall is around 836mm.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.