Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Holder
2 km²
Since 2011, Holder has become a significantly wealthier and more educated place to live. It is an established community where the typical resident is now 41, making it noticeably older than the national average. The area is distinguished by a very high level of professional success and academic achievement, with nearly half of adults holding a university degree. This prosperity is reflected in the housing, which is largely made up of spacious family homes in a highly walkable setting.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is older than most, with the typical resident aged 41 and nearly 20% of the population aged 65 or over. This senior population is well above the territory average and has grown by 3.6 percentage points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 22.8% of the community, which is well below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 80.8% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home rose to 15.8% since 2011, this is still well below the territory and national averages.
A large portion of the community reports having no religion, at 44.7%. This figure has risen by 14 percentage points since 2011 and is well above the national average.
This is a highly qualified community where 45.3% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far above the national average. School completion is also very high, with 77.1% of residents finishing Year 12.
Household incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 36.4% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family earns $2,915 weekly, which is well above the national figure.
While only 4.5% of people need help with daily activities, the rate of long-term health conditions is well above the national average at 31.3%. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most areas.
Community engagement is high, with 22.5% of residents volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 5.3%.
The First Nations community is small, numbering 56 people. Compared to other areas, they have very high rates of Year 12 completion (74.4%) and household incomes that are far above the national average.
Families with children are common, making up 57.3% of households. The typical home holds 2.5 people, which is consistent with the territory and national figures.
Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 85.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 38.2% of residents own their home outright, far above the territory average.
Public transport is very accessible, with every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, most people still commute by car, and only 12.2% of the workforce works from home.
The population is relatively stable, as only 35.2% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the territory average of 46.1%.
Employment is strong, with 66% of people working full-time. A third of the workforce is employed in public administration and safety, and the unemployment rate is very low at 3.5%.
The area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by top-tier rankings for education and job skills.
The local climate is typical for the region, though average minimum temperatures are among the lowest at this level, sitting slightly above the territory average.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and groceries. Access to health services is particularly high, with 99.9% of homes within a short walk of a clinic.