Uriarra - Namadgi

The community is notably young, with the typical resident aged 35 and a high proportion of children under 15. This younger profile is reflected in the fact that 16.0% of people are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.8%), and the area has one of the lowest proportions of overseas-born people in the region, at just 8.5%.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the population, and the area has among the lowest rates of people using another language at home, at just 2.9%.

More than half of the community (50.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Residents are well-qualified, with 68.0% having completed Year 12 and 30.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average.

The area is affluent; the typical weekly household income is $3,062, which is far above the national figure. Around 45.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen by 12 points since 2016.

The population is generally healthy, with only 25.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is lower than most areas.

Community participation is high, with 21.7% of people volunteering and 36.1% caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national average.

There are 21 First Nations people in the area, with a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure for this group.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Family units are common, as 59.4% of households consist of couples with children.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses (95.7%), most of which have three or more bedrooms. While 48.6% of homes have a mortgage, the typical monthly payment of $2,296 is much higher than most areas.

There are no public transport stops and no one commutes via public transport. Car ownership is universal, with 44.9% of homes having two vehicles and nearly 20% having four or more.

The population is relatively stable, as 34.7% of people moved in the last five years, which is much lower than most areas.

The workforce is strong, with 76.2% of adults working or looking for work and a very low unemployment rate of 1.7%. Many residents work in public administration, safety, or construction.

The population is small and has grown slowly, increasing by just 1.0% since 2021, which is much lower than the territory average.

The area is cooler and wetter than most of the territory, with an average maximum temperature of 15.4°C and annual rainfall of 1,103mm.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.