Fisher

The community is notably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 40 and a high proportion of seniors. At the same time, 21.5% of residents are children under 15, which is well above both the ACT and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 22.4% were born overseas, a figure well below the ACT average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 79.9% of the community. While the 16.1% of people using another language at home is around the middle for similar areas, it is well below the ACT average.

A significant 46.1% of residents report no religion, which is well above the national figure. This number has risen by 16 percentage points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 39.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 74.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

Fisher is much wealthier than most similar areas, with 36.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. This is a sharp increase from 2011, when only 19.3% of households reached this level.

A slightly higher number of people here live with long-term health conditions or need help with daily activities compared to most areas. This is consistent with the higher proportion of seniors in the community.

The area has a high rate of volunteers at 20.1% and a high number of people caring for children unpaid. It also has one of the highest proportions of former Defence Force members at this level.

First Nations people make up 1.7% of the population. This group is noticeably older than those in the rest of the ACT, with a typical age of 31 and a high Year 12 completion rate of 69.4%.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, though 27.6% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure. The typical household size is 2.5 people.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 82.6% of dwellings being detached. Renting is much less common here than in other areas, and 39.1% of homes are owned outright.

Most people drive to work, and the commute to the city is quite short at 12 minutes. While 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, only 2.9% of residents use it for commuting.

The population is relatively stable, as 35.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the ACT average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.8% of the community.

Employment is strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 3.5%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, which accounts for 30.5% of jobs.

Fisher is among the most advantaged areas in the region, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. This is reflected in its high scores for both job skills and access to resources.

The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 20.8 degrees. Rainfall is slightly lower than the ACT average, and minimum temperatures are among the lowest for similar areas.

The area is very walkable for health services and parks, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of both. However, access to groceries is a challenge, as only 40.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a shop.