ACT - South West

Families with children are very common here, with children under 15 making up 24.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The area is noticeably younger than the Australian average, while the proportion of people aged 65 and over is well below both the territory and national levels.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 9.5% of people born overseas, a figure far below the territory and national averages. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.2% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national average. Consequently, no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

A majority of residents (52.3%) report having no religion, a figure well above the territory average and far above the national figure.

Education levels are high, with 31.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. About 68.9% of residents have completed Year 12, also far above the national figure.

This is a wealthy area where 48.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average. The typical household income of $3,134 is well above the territory figure and far above the national average.

Residents are generally healthy, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas. However, 10.6% of people report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care is common here; 36.9% of people care for children, which is far above the national average. Volunteering is also much higher than in most areas, with 22.5% of residents pitching in.

There are 18 First Nations people in the area, and they are noticeably younger than the territory and national averages. Their typical personal income is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household, which is a little above the national average. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the territory.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 90.3% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. While many have mortgages, only 17% own their homes outright, which is far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Every resident is in a car-reliant setting with no public transport stops available.

The community is relatively stable, with 33.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2016.

Job prospects are strong, with 79% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national average. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.7%, a little below the national figure.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, with a maximum score for access to money and resources. It is viewed as having very high overall advantage compared to most other areas.

The local climate sees an average annual rainfall of 908mm, which is about the same as the territory average. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest at this level, averaging 6.0 degrees.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the territory average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.