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Casey
3 km²
Set within the Australian Capital Territory, Casey is a young and growing community with a strong focus on families. The typical resident is just 32, and with over a quarter of the population being children, it is noticeably younger than the national figure. This is a high-earning area where many residents are well-qualified professionals, creating a suburban environment that is both affluent and dynamic. Its rapid growth is evident, with nearly half of all residents having moved here in the last five years.
Casey's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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Casey is a young community where the typical resident is 32 and children under 15 make up 25.9% of the population, which is well above the territory and national figures. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are far below the national average at just 4.5%.
The area is culturally diverse, with 31.4% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Indian.
Language diversity is high, with 32.4% of residents using another language at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin, Punjabi, and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other parts of the territory, as the proportion of people with no religion is well below the ACT average at 37.2%. Christianity is the most common faith at 40%.
The community is highly educated, with 80.5% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national average. Around 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure.
Incomes are among the highest at this level, with 41.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national average. The typical family income of $2,967 per week is also well above the national figure.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 22% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Similarly, those needing help with daily activities are well below the national figure at 2.7%.
Unpaid care for children is very common, with 39.6% of people providing this support, far above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most areas at 6.5%.
First Nations residents in Casey have a Year 12 completion rate of 71.9%, far above the national figure. Their typical personal income is also far above the national average at $1,149.
The area is dominated by families, with 71% of households being couples with children. Because of this, homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home.
Most people live in separate houses, and 81.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, well above the national average. However, very few residents own their homes outright, with only 11.5% doing so, far below the national figure.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 69.2% of people driving to work. While the area has a high number of public transport stops, only 1.5% of residents use public transport to commute, which is well below the national average.
Casey is a highly mobile community, with 49.8% of people having moved in the last five years, well above the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up 14.8% of the population.
The workforce is very active, with 81.4% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Full-time employment is also much higher than most areas at 70.1%, with many working in public administration and safety.
The area is relatively safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being lower than most areas. The crime rate has also fallen by 42.9% over the last five years, which is much lower than most areas.
Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks, but only 28.3% are within a short walk of a school, far below the territory average. The overall walkability score is 5.8, making it somewhat walkable.