South Canberra

The population is noticeably older than the territory average, with 18.5% aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.7%, which is well below the national figure.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 26.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011.

People using another language at home make up 19.4% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the territory average.

A large proportion of the community—46.6%—reports having no religion. This figure has risen by 16 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Education levels are far above the national average, with 57.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of qualification is reflected in the professional workforce.

Incomes are among the highest in the country, with 44.3% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income is $3,726, which is far above the national figure.

Health outcomes are generally positive, as only 4.2% of people need help with daily activities. This is much lower than in most similar areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 22.1% of people pitching in, well above the national average. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 8.1%.

First Nations residents in this area have a typical personal income of $1,065, which is far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.2 people per dwelling. A high number of residents—34.5%—live alone, which is well above the territory average.

The area has many apartments, and 37.3% of households rent. Typical weekly rents are $500, which is well above the national figure.

Public transport is highly accessible, with a typical two-minute walk to the nearest stop. This helps explain why 4.6% of people commute by public transport, much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is quite mobile, as 54.1% of residents moved in the last five years. This is far above the national average.

Employment is strong, with a low unemployment rate of 2.9%. Many people work in public administration and safety, making up 37.0% of jobs.

The area has seen significant growth, with the population increasing by 9.5% since 2021, which is a little above the territory average.

The local climate is slightly cooler and drier than the rest of the territory, with average annual rainfall of 755mm.

South Canberra is very walkable, with 97.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Most residents can easily reach health services and groceries on foot.