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Denman Prospect
5 km²
A remarkably young and diverse community, Denman Prospect is a hub for professional families and new arrivals. The typical resident is just 31, and nearly 26% of the population are children, which is well above the national figure. This high number of children helps explain why homes here are larger than usual and why so many adults are providing unpaid childcare. It is an affluent, highly educated area where most residents have moved in within the last five years.
Denman Prospect's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Denman Prospect has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The community is noticeably younger than the rest of the ACT, with only 2.5% of people aged 65 and over. A high proportion of residents are in de facto relationships (16.1%), and children under 15 make up a very large part of the population at 26.1%.
This is a diverse area where 41.8% of people were born overseas, far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Indian, with India also being the most frequent country of birth after Australia.
Language diversity is very high, with 44.6% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the ACT average. English is the main language for 52% of residents, followed by Mandarin, Hindi, and Punjabi.
About 39.1% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the ACT average. Other significant groups include Hindus (13.9%), Christians (29.3%), and Muslims (6.4%).
Residents are exceptionally well qualified; 59.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. Most adults completed Year 12 (88.5%), and many have postgraduate qualifications in management, commerce, and health.
Incomes here are among the highest in the region, with a typical weekly family income of $3,606. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week, far exceeding the national and state averages.
The population is generally very healthy, with only 17.7% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average. Only 1.9% of residents need help with daily activities.
Childcare is a major focus here, with 38.8% of people providing unpaid care for children, far above the ACT average. However, overall volunteering rates are lower than most areas at 12.3%.
The First Nations population is small, numbering 16 people. Those in this group earn a typical personal income of $1,187, which is far above the national figure.
Families are larger than average, with 2.8 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children (69.1%), and very few people live alone (18.8%).
Most residents own their homes with a mortgage (78.2%), and typical monthly payments are high at $2,400. Detached houses are less common here than in other areas, with many people living in townhouses or apartments.
Most people drive to work (66.9%), and almost every home has at least one vehicle. While the drive to the city is quite short (14 minutes), the transit time is longer at 44 minutes.
The area has seen massive recent growth, with 94.7% of residents moving here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.9% of the population.
Employment is very high, with 82.9% of adults working or looking for work. Nearly a third of the workforce is employed in public administration and safety, and 43.6% of residents are professionals.
Denman Prospect is among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a maximum 10 for access to resources and job skills. The population has grown by 100.8% since 2021.
The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 21.2 degrees and an average annual rainfall of 805mm, which is slightly below the ACT average.
The area is somewhat walkable, though many homes are far from schools and public transport compared to the rest of the ACT. However, 96.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park.