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Chapman
2 km²
Far wealthier and more educated than most similar areas, Chapman is a high-income suburb of the Australian Capital Territory. The community is notably older, with the typical resident aged 47 and over a quarter of the population being seniors. This maturity is reflected in a stable, established feel, with many residents owning their homes outright and a low turnover of people moving in. It is a place of high professional standing where large family homes and a strong academic background are common.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is far older than the territory and national figures, with a typical age of 47 and a high proportion of seniors at 25.4%. While the population grew by about 144 people since 2011, de facto relationships remain much lower than in most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 22.3% were born overseas, which is well below the territory average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 39.2% and 37.1% respectively.
English is the dominant language for 85.5% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 12.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure.
Nearly half of residents (43.1%) report having no religion, a figure that rose 16 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.1%.
The community is highly qualified, with 49.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is consistent with a very high proportion of residents who completed Year 12.
Typical incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical household earning $3,111 a week. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.4% of people. This is alongside a typical age that is far older than the national average.
Volunteerism is very high at 26%, far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, and 6.5% of the population have served in the Defence Force.
First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but those who do are far older and earn more than the territory and national averages. A high 32.1% speak a First Nations language.
Families with children are common, with 61.8% of households fitting this description. This helps explain why people per home is higher than most areas at 2.7.
Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 90.1% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 11%, while 48.7% of homes are owned outright.
Most people drive to work, but the area is well-served by public transport stops. While only 1.7% commute by bus, 16.7% of the workforce now works from home, a rise of 12 points since 2011.
The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years (29.8%) compared to the rest of the territory. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the lowest for its level.
Employment is strong with a very low unemployment rate of 2.8%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, or as professionals and managers.
Chapman is ranked among the most advantaged areas for its access to resources, job skills, and overall economy, receiving the highest possible score of 10.
The area experiences an average annual rainfall of 824mm, which is a little below the territory average. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest at this level.
The suburb is very walkable, with almost all homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 100% within 15 minutes of a park. However, fewer homes are within walking distance of a school compared to the territory average.