Namadgi

The community is far younger than the territory average, with no residents aged 65 and over. First Nations people make up 12.7% of the population, a figure that rose 13 points since 2016, and children under 15 are far more common here than in most other areas.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national and territory figures. Most residents identify with Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English, placing the area far below the national average for language diversity.

About 41.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 32 points since 2016. This is close to the territory average, while 46% of the community is Christian.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 17% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Fewer residents completed Year 12 compared to the national figure, and there are no schools within 3km.

Typical household and personal incomes are among the highest at this level and well above the national figure. Despite this, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community is healthier than most areas, with no one needing help with daily activities or reporting a mental health condition. Only 19% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average.

Unpaid care for children is common, and 14.9% of people provide some form of unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure. However, volunteering is very low at 6.4%.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of just 12 years, which is far younger than the national figure. Their typical personal income is about $575.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per home. One-parent families are far more common than in the rest of the territory, making up 26% of households.

Housing is crowded, with 1.3 people per bedroom. Typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the national figure at $4,333, while weekly rents have risen to $400.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport routes or stops available. Only 13% of people work from home, and everyone else uses a car to get to work.

Movement is high in this area, with 48.1% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure well above the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the territory, and the full-time employment rate is lower than most areas. No one in the community is currently unemployed.

The area has very few businesses, with only 9 in total. It ranks lower than about 70% of similar areas for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

Namadgi is cooler than the rest of the territory, with average minimum and maximum temperatures that are among the lowest at this level.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, leaving only parks accessible to 31.3% of homes.