Belconnen

The community is much younger than the national average, though the proportion of seniors has risen to 15.1% since 2011. About 18.2% of residents are children under 15, which is consistent with both the territory and national figures.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 28.3% of people born overseas—a figure that has risen since 2011. While Australian and English ancestries are most common, there is a significant presence of people from China, India, and Nepal.

Language diversity is high, with 24% of residents using a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 5.6 points since 2011. Mandarin and Vietnamese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

A large proportion of the population reports having no religion, at 45.2%. This is well above the national figure and has grown by 16 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 40.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This high level of education is mirrored in school completion, where 75.4% of residents finished Year 12.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. Weekly family income usually reaches $2,628, and the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose 13 points since 2011.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.9% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also slightly more frequent than the territory and national averages.

Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, with 18.4% of people volunteering. About 28.5% of the community provides unpaid childcare, and there is a strong presence of Defence Force veterans.

First Nations residents in Belconnen have a Year 12 completion rate of 60.8%, which is far above the national figure. Typical personal incomes and employment rates for this group are also among the highest for similar areas.

Families are the norm here, with 57.7% of homes being couples with children. This helps explain why the average household size of 2.5 people is higher than in many other areas.

Separate houses are common, though their share fell to 69.4% by 2021. Renting is steady at 29.8%, with typical weekly rents of $430, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with most residents living within a minute's walk of a stop. About 5.3% of people commute via public transport, and 10.5% work from home.

The population is quite mobile, with 42% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 18.6% of the community, which is well above the national average.

The workforce is strong, with 63.5% of people in full-time employment. Many residents work in public administration and safety, while professionals and managers make up the most common occupations.

The area has a large population of around 110,132 people. Since 2021, the population has grown by 4.3%, which is a slower pace than the rest of the territory.

The local climate is typical for the region, with average annual rainfall of 855mm. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest for similar areas, averaging 6.9 degrees.

Belconnen is very walkable, with a score of 6.9. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport, though fewer homes are within walking distance of groceries compared to the territory average.