Acton

The community is exceptionally young, with a typical age of 19 and almost no residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 0.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

Overseas birth rates are much higher than most areas at 26.2%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, with 20.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the ACT average.

A majority of residents (54.2%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Year 12 completion is far above the national figure at 82.0%. While the area has many schools nearby, the percentage of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average.

Personal incomes are very low, with 73.9% of people earning under $650 a week. Only 0.6% of residents earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state and national figures.

Mental health conditions are well above the national average at 13.6%. However, the area has a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and people needing daily help compared to most other areas.

Volunteering is very high, with 37.6% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Conversely, unpaid childcare and housework are among the lowest at this level, consistent with the very young population.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 19. This group shows a very high rate of Year 12 completion (77.3%) and a strong connection to language, with 13.6% speaking a First Nations language.

Households are very small, with a typical size of just 1.0 person per home, far below the national average of 2.5.

Rental costs are exceptionally low, with a typical weekly rent of only $9. This is far below the national figure and the state average.

Walking is a primary way to get to work for 21.2% of people. The area is well connected, with a high number of public transport stops and a high percentage of people using transit to commute.

The population is highly mobile, with 80.9% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a very high proportion of recent overseas arrivals (42.6%) compared to the rest of the country.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 4.8%, while the unemployment rate is among the highest at 17.3%. Many residents work in accommodation, food, or education.

The area has among the highest rates of theft and recorded offences. Property damage and motor vehicle theft are also much higher than in most other areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services. This is far above the state average for accessibility.