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Chapman
2 km²
Daily life in Chapman revolves around large family homes and a high proportion of retirees. The community is far older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 47 and a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. This is a wealthy, well-educated area where nearly half of the adults hold a university degree. These factors combine to create a stable, affluent suburb with very low crime and a strong focus on family and home life.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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Chapman is far older than the rest of the territory and the nation, with a typical resident age of 47. This is reflected in the high number of seniors, who make up 25.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.
About 22.3% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this remains well below the territory average. English is the most common ancestry at 39.2%.
While 12.3% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the territory's 24.6%. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 0.8%.
Nearly half the population, 43.1%, report having no religion, which is a little below the territory average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 49.1%.
The area is highly qualified, with 49.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. A huge 82.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is among the highest at this level.
Incomes are very high here; nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical family earns $3,490 weekly, which is far above the Australian average.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 32.4% of residents, which is well above the national average. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition at 11.4%.
Volunteerism is very high at 26.0%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This spirit of service extends to unpaid care, with 17.5% of people providing support to others, much higher than in most areas.
The First Nations community is small, consisting of 28 people. Those who speak a First Nations language make up 32.1% of this group, which is far above the national average.
Families are common here, with 61.8% being couples with children. This helps explain why people per home is higher than most areas at 2.7, and why only 17.1% of people live alone.
The suburb is dominated by large separate houses, with 90.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, with 48.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.
Most people drive to work, but the area is well-served by public transport with 21 stops. Only 2.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little below the territory average.
The population is relatively stable, with 29.8% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also rare at 2.7%.
Many residents work in public administration and safety, which accounts for 30.4% of jobs. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is a little below both the state and national figures.
Crime is very low in Chapman, with the overall offence rate being much lower than most areas. The crime rate also fell by 60.3% over the last five years, among the lowest recorded for this level.
The area is very walkable, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can reach groceries and health services within 15 minutes on foot.