Weston Creek

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. It has a high proportion of seniors, with 20.9% aged 65 and over, which is well above the ACT and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 22.6% were born overseas, which is well below the national and state figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 80.8% of people. Only 15.7% use another language at home, a figure that is well below the national average but has risen since 2011.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 46.5%. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 16 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 42.6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most other areas.

Typical weekly household income is $2,377, which is well above the national figure. High earners are common, with 24.6% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

More people here have long-term health conditions than in most areas, including 31.7% overall. About 6.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than the state average.

Participation in unpaid work is high, with 30.6% of people caring for children and 21.1% volunteering. It also has a high number of people who have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 63.5%, which is far above the national average. Their typical personal income is also among the highest for similar areas.

Families with children are common, making up 60.7% of households. Because of this, homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home.

Detached houses are very common here, and 85.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 37.7% of houses owned outright, far above the state average.

Most people drive to work, but the area has very good public transport access, with a 2-minute walk to the nearest stop. About 12.6% of the workforce now works from home.

The community is relatively stable, as only 34.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the ACT average. Recent overseas arrivals are also well below the national figure.

Full-time employment is high at 63.7%, and the unemployment rate is much lower than in most areas. Many residents work in public administration and safety.

The population grew by 2.4% since 2021, which is much lower than the growth seen across the ACT.

The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 20.8 degrees, which is much lower than most similar areas.

The suburb is very walkable, and 94.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities. Access to health services within a 15-minute walk is far above the state average.