ACT Remainder - Booth

The community is far younger than the territory average, with 28.1% of people being children under 15. There is a strong First Nations presence, at 12.5%, which is well above the national figure. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Residents are almost exclusively born in Australia, with no one born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the levels of diversity seen across the ACT and the rest of Australia.

About 45.3% of people identify as Christian and 40.6% have no religion, a figure that is a little above the national average.

While more people here have a bachelor degree or higher than in most similar areas, this is still far below the ACT average. Many adults have completed Year 12, though this is also well below the territory figure.

Typical weekly household incomes are among the highest for similar areas and are far above the national figure. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

The area is very healthy, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions reported far below the territory and national averages. No residents require help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for others is more common here than in most areas, but volunteering is among the lowest at this level. Very few people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with a typical age of just 12, which is far younger than the territory average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.4 people per dwelling. One-parent families are also far more common here than in the rest of the ACT.

Living spaces are crowded, with 1.4 people per bedroom. Typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the territory and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 13% of people work from home, but most drive to work.

The community is quite mobile, with 49% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is a little above the territory average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in construction, health care, or education.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only about 31.6% of homes are near a park.