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Campbell
6 km²
A remarkably young population defines Campbell, where the typical resident is only 28 years old. This community is far younger than the national average and has a small number of children and seniors. Many residents are highly qualified professionals who earn well above the national figure, contributing to a transient but affluent character. The area is very walkable and closely linked to the city, making it a popular choice for young adults and those moving from overseas.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is notably young, with a typical age of 28, which is far younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 and people aged 65 and over are both much less common here than in most other areas.
About 20.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the ACT average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
Around 12.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though far below the ACT average of 24.6%.
Nearly half of the population (49.6%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9% and well above the territory figure.
Campbell is highly educated, with 45% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for its level at 82.1%.
Incomes are very high here, with typical family weekly earnings of $3,864, far above the national figure of $2,120. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with long-term health conditions affecting only 19.7% of the population, well below the national figure of 27.7%.
The area has a very high rate of former Defence Force members at 31.3%, far above the national figure. Volunteering is also more common here than in most other areas.
First Nations residents here have a Year 12 completion rate of 90.3%, which is far above both the territory and national averages. Their typical personal income is also much higher than in most similar areas.
Homes here tend to be smaller than average, with 29.4% of people living alone. One-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.
Renters are much more common here than in most areas, and typical weekly rents of $500 are well above the national figure. Detached houses are also far less common than across Australia.
The area is exceptionally well-connected, with a very short 5-minute drive to the city and a high number of public transport stops. Many people walk to work, with 31.6% doing so.
There is significant movement in the community, with 63.7% of people having moved in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common than in most areas.
Employment is strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.1%. Over half of the workforce (58.4%) is employed in public administration and safety.
Crime rates are lower than in most areas across the board, including robbery and burglary. The overall recorded offence rate is also lower than in most similar areas.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents have far better access to health services within a 15-minute walk than most other people in the territory.
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