Phillip

The population is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 53.5% of residents being young adults aged 25 to 44. This age profile helps explain why there are far fewer children and seniors here than in most other areas, and why 17.1% of people live in de facto relationships.

Born overseas, 43.8% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, Scottish and Indian, with India being the most frequent country of birth after Australia.

Reflecting its diverse origins, 39.5% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. This has risen by 7.5 percentage points since 2011, though the proportion of people who speak little or no English has fallen.

About 40.4% of the community report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 11 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area where 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also very high at 83.9%, and most qualifications are in management, commerce, society, culture or health.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,342, which is far above the national figure of $805. While typical household incomes are also higher than the national average, they sit a little below the ACT average.

Residents generally report good health, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily help being much lower than in most areas. However, 10.1% of people have a mental health condition, which is slightly above the national figure.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is among the lowest at this level, which is consistent with the high proportion of young professionals. Volunteering has also fallen, dropping 5.2 percentage points since 2011.

First Nations residents here have a typical personal income of $1,537, which is far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also very high at 81.1%, and 12.8% speak a First Nations language.

Living arrangements are very distinct here, with 44.3% of people living alone and only 1.9 people per home. This is well below the national average, as the community is largely made up of one- and two-person households.

Apartments and townhouses dominate the landscape, with separate houses making up only 0.1% of homes. Renting is very common at 49.4%, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $440.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 9.9% of people commuting by bus. This is supported by a very high number of stops and departures, and 9.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is very transient, with 77.4% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 32.4% of the community, far above the national figure.

Employment rates are very high, with 79.5% of adults working or looking for work. Most residents are employed full-time, particularly in public administration, safety and health care.

The area is ranked as highly advantaged overall, especially regarding education and job skills. Population growth since 2021 has been very strong at 37.3%, far exceeding the ACT average.

The area sees an average annual rainfall of 807mm, which is a little below the ACT average. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest at this level.

Phillip is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.9, as 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks and schools. Access to health services within 15 minutes is also nearly universal at 99.8%.