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Belconnen
4 km²
A high-density urban hub, Belconnen is a highly walkable community of apartments and townhouses. It is a remarkably young and diverse area, with over half of the residents born overseas and a typical age of just 30. This creates a dynamic environment where high educational attainment and professional employment meet a transient population, as many residents have moved here recently. The area is dominated by rental living and a strong connection to public transport.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 30 and very few children or seniors. De facto relationships are much more common here than in the rest of the territory.
Cultural diversity is a standout feature, with 50.4% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese, Indian, and Nepalese are among the most common birthplaces outside Australia.
Many residents speak a language other than English at home, at 46.3%, which is far above the territory average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language used.
A little more than 46% of people report having no religion, which is higher than the national figure. Other significant groups include Hindus and Christians.
Education levels are very high, with 54.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12.
Typical personal income is $1,009 a week, which is well above the national figure. However, typical household incomes are well below the territory average.
Residents are generally healthier than most, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions. Conversely, mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas.
Unpaid care and housework are far less common here than in other areas, which is consistent with the young, working population. Volunteers are also less frequent than the territory average.
First Nations residents in Belconnen have a Year 12 completion rate of 69.7%, which is far above the national figure. Typical personal income for this group is also far above the national average.
Small households are the norm, with 39.3% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure, and most homes house fewer than two people.
Rental living is dominant at 63.6%, far above the territory average. The area consists almost entirely of flats and townhouses, with very few detached houses.
Public transport use is very high at 14.5%, far above the national average. This is supported by a high number of transport stops and 14.1% of homes having no car.
The population is highly mobile, with 73.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 35.1% of the community, far above the national figure.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and full-time employment is well above the national average. Many work in public administration, health, or professional services.
The area has some of the highest rates of recorded offences, particularly theft, property damage, and sexual offences. However, the overall crime rate has fallen over the last five years.
Belconnen is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools. This makes it far more walkable than most of the territory.