Garran

The community is notably older than most, with a typical age of 41 and 21% of residents aged 65 or over, which is well above the territory figure. Conversely, children under 15 are much more common here than in most areas, making up 20.6% of the population.

Garran is more diverse than most areas, with 34% of people born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Indian.

A high proportion of residents speak a language other than English at home, at 28.7%, which is well above the national figure. This trend has risen by 7 percentage points since 2011, though very few people speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 40.2%. Those with no religion make up 39% of the community, a figure that has risen 12 points since 2011 but remains lower than the territory average.

The area is among the most qualified in the country, with 52.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Nearly 80% of residents completed Year 12, which is far above the national average.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with the typical family earning $3,513 a week. Nearly half of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has risen 19 points since 2011.

About 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. While long-term health conditions are around the middle for similar areas, mental health conditions are a little lower than the national figure.

Community involvement is strong, with 20.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. This is accompanied by a high rate of unpaid childcare, affecting 31% of the population.

First Nations people make up 1.2% of the population. Those in this group have a typical personal income of $1,062, which is far above the national figure, though the unemployment rate is much higher than in most areas.

Families with children are common, making up 67% of households. The typical home holds 2.7 people, which is slightly higher than the territory and national figures.

Homes are generally large, with 80.6% having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, with 35.7% owned outright, though typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,600 are among the highest at this level.

The area is very well served by public transport, with a high number of bus stops and departures per 1,000 people. While 54.4% of workers drive, 14.3% work from home, a trend that has risen 11 points since 2011.

The population is quite mobile, with 45.6% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.7% of the community, although this has fallen 10 points since 2011.

Full-time employment is high at 67.3%, well above the national average. Most residents work in public administration, health, or professional and technical roles, and the unemployment rate is among the lowest at this level.

Garran is an area of significant advantage, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. It ranks among the highest for both job skills and access to money and resources.

The area experiences average annual rainfall of 807mm, slightly below the territory average. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest for similar areas.

The suburb is very walkable, with a score of 7.6. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 96.7% are near health services, which is far above the territory average.