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Calwell
4 km²
Far more families live in Calwell than in most similar areas, with a high number of children and large homes. The community is notably wealthier than the national average, with typical household incomes well above the figure for Australia. It is a predominantly residential area where most people live in detached houses and work full-time. This combination of high incomes and larger family homes creates a distinct character for this part of the ACT.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
19 schools within reach make Calwell convenient for families.
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The area is younger than most, with the typical resident aged 37 and a higher proportion of children under 15 compared to the national figure.
While 18.5% of people were born overseas, this is well below the national and state figures.
About 13.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas but far below the ACT average.
Religious views are typical for the region, with 42.0% of people reporting no religion, a figure well above the national average.
The community is well-qualified, with 68.7% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure.
Calwell is a high-income area where typical household weekly earnings are $2,460, well above the national figure of $1,746.
A higher proportion of people have a long-term health condition (31.0%) compared to the rest of the country.
Unpaid childcare is common here, with 31.1% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average.
First Nations residents in Calwell earn much more than those in most similar areas, with a typical personal income of $1,158.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household and a high percentage of couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 94.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the state and national figures.
Most people rely on cars, though the area has a high number of public transport stops compared to other similar places.
The community is relatively stable, with 31.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.
Employment rates are high, with 71.1% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average.
The recorded offence rate is higher than in most areas, although burglary rates are much lower.
While almost every home is near a park or transport, the area's overall walkability is well below the ACT average due to a lack of nearby shops and health services.