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Isaacs
3 km²
A typical resident of Isaacs is 49, making this community far older than most other areas in the territory. It is an affluent and highly educated place where over half of adults hold a university degree. This high level of qualification is reflected in the local incomes, which are well above the national figure. With a population of 2,379 people, the area is defined by large, mostly owner-occupied homes and a significant number of retirees.
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The community is far older than the national average, with 27.6% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 6.5 points since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
People born overseas make up 35.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Chinese.
Language diversity is high, with 30.6% of residents using a language other than English at home, well above the national figure. English is still the main language for 66.3% of the community.
About 48.3% of residents identify as Christian, while 33.0% have no religion. This last group is far below the national figure, though it has risen 12 points since 2011.
The area is among the most qualified at this level, with 50.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and has risen nearly 10 points since 2011.
Incomes are very high, with 42.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average. The typical family income is $3,148 per week, among the highest at this level.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.5% of residents. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than most other areas.
Volunteering is more common here than elsewhere, with 21.3% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. Additionally, 6.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.
The First Nations community is small, consisting of 40 people. While unemployment is far above the national figure at 25.0%, Year 12 completion is far above the national figure at 58.3%.
Most homes are occupied by couples, with 55.7% having children and 33.3% without. People living alone make up 20.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Housing is dominated by large, owner-occupied homes, with 94.2% having three or more bedrooms and 51.4% owned outright. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere, at only 17.3%.
Most people drive to work, with 66.8% as the driver. While there are many public transport stops per 1,000 people, only 2.6% of residents use public transport to commute.
The community is relatively stable, as 35.5% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the territory figure. Recent overseas arrivals fell 6.3 points since 2011 to 7.6%.
Full-time employment is high at 66.9%, well above the national figure. Many residents work in public administration and safety, which accounts for 32.1% of jobs.
This is a highly advantaged area, ranking among the top 10% nationwide for overall advantage and access to resources. It is also among the highest for education and job skills.
The area sees an average annual rainfall of 807mm, a little below the territory figure. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest at this level, averaging 6.5 degrees.
While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport, almost no one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes. This results in a walkability score that is well below the territory average.