Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Curtin
5 km²
High weekly incomes and professional jobs define the character of Curtin. This is an affluent community where the typical family earns $3,673 a week, far above the national figure. It is a well-established area with an older population and a high proportion of residents who own their homes outright. This wealth is reflected in a highly qualified workforce and a very walkable, convenient neighbourhood in the Australian Capital Territory.
Curtin's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 25 schools serve Curtin.
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The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the territory average. While the population grew by 7.6% since 2011, the age structure remains steady, with 18.4% of people aged 65 and over.
About 24% of people were born overseas, which is well below the national and territory figures. Australian and English ancestry are the most common, making up 36.5% and 35.4% of the population respectively.
English is the main language for 81.6% of the community. While 15.9% of people use another language at home, this is well below the territory average, and very few residents speak little or no English.
A large proportion of the community has no religion, at 47.8%, which is much higher than most areas. This figure has risen significantly by 16 percentage points since 2011.
This is a highly educated area, with 53.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 82.7% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are among the highest at this level, with 46.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal weekly income is $1,341, which is far above the national figure of $805.
About 6.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.4% of residents,T slightly above the national average.
Community spirit is high, with 23.4% of people volunteering and 14% providing unpaid care. This is much higher than most areas, and 30.1% of residents provide unpaid childcare.
First Nations people make up 1.0% of the population. This small group is younger than average and has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 69.7%, far above the national figure.
Families with children are common, making up 63.6% of households. There are typically 2.6 people per home, and one-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 83.8% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 40.3% of homes owned outright, far above the territory average.
Most people drive to work, though 11.7% work from home. The area is very well connected, with a typical drive time to the city of only 8 minutes.
About 38.8% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.9% of the population, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas.
Employment is strong, with a low unemployment rate of 3.5%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, which accounts for 33.3% of all jobs.
The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, with a maximum score of 10 for overall advantage. This is linked to exceptional levels of job skills and access to resources.
The local climate features an average maximum temperature of 21.1 degrees. Annual rainfall is around 786mm, which is a little below the territory average.
Curtin is very walkable, with 93.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school.