North Canberra

This is a young area where the typical resident is 31, making it noticeably younger than the territory average. It is also characterized by a high number of people in de facto relationships, which rose 3.2 points since 2011 to reach 17.5%.

Overseas birthplaces are common, with 28.5% of residents born outside Australia. This is about the same as the territory average, with the most common ancestries being English, Australian, and Irish.

About 21.5% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose slightly since 2011. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 4.7% of the population.

The community is far more likely to have no religion than the national average, with 56.6% reporting no faith. This represents a significant increase of 18 points since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified; 53.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. High school completion is also very high at 83.8%.

Incomes are among the highest in the region, with a typical family earning $3,175 a week. A significant 36.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national average.

The area has a much lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most other areas. However, mental health conditions are more common here, affecting 11.8% of residents.

Volunteerism is very high at 24.5%, far above the national figure. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 7.5% of residents having served.

First Nations residents in this area have a typical personal income of $1,093, which is far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also very high at 68.0%.

Small households are the norm, with 34.1% of people living alone. This helps explain why the typical number of people per home is 2.2, which is lower than most areas.

Renting is very common here, with 44.4% of households renting and a typical weekly rent of $476. Apartments and flats make up 42.6% of the housing stock, which is much higher than the state average.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, with 6.7% of people using it to commute. This is supported by a high number of stops and the fact that 11.4% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is very mobile, as 59.4% of people moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Jobs are heavily concentrated in public administration and safety, which employs 35.1% of the workforce. Most residents are in professional or managerial roles.

Growth remains strong in this sector, with the population estimated to have grown by 11.7% since 2021, a rate well above the territory average.

The area experiences a slightly cooler climate than the state average, with minimum temperatures that are among the lowest for similar areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, or groceries, and 99.9% are near public transport.