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Chifley
2 km²
High levels of education and income set Chifley apart from most other areas in the country. This community in the ACT is a professional hub where nearly half of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. It is a diverse and mobile place, with a significant number of recent overseas arrivals and residents who speak a language other than English. The area is very walkable, with most homes located within a short stroll of schools, parks and groceries.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 37, making this area much younger than most others. It is a sizable community of 2,680 people, with 16% of the population being children under 15.
Over 30% of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the ACT and national figures. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish and Scottish.
Language diversity is high here, with 25.7% of people using a language other than English at home, well above the national figure. However, only 2% of residents speak little or no English.
About 42.5% of residents report no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Other significant groups include Christians and Hindus.
Education levels are among the highest in the region, with 48.5% of adults holding a university degree. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%.
Wealth is high in this area; the typical family earns $2,940 a week, which is well above the national typical income of $2,120. Around 23.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.
Health figures are generally around the middle for similar areas. About 27.8% of people have a long-term health condition, and 9.6% have a mental health condition.
Defence Force service is much more common here than in most areas, with 5.9% of people having served. Volunteering is also slightly above the national rate at 17.1%.
The First Nations community here has a very strong employment record, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates are also much higher than most areas.
A high proportion of people live alone, at 31%, which is well above the national figure. Most other households consist of couples with or without children.
The rental market is active, with 32.3% of homes being rented and typical weekly rents sitting at $450. Mortgage payments are also high, typically $2,383 per month.
Public transport use is among the highest for similar areas, with 5.1% of people commuting this way. Most residents live just a two-minute walk from their nearest stop.
The community is very transient, with 47.8% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 24.1%.
Employment is strong, with 68.9% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in public administration and safety, as well as health and professional services.
The area is generally safe, with burglary and theft rates lower than most areas. Notably, the crime rate fell by 31.3% over the last five years.
This is a very walkable area, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools and parks. It has more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents than the ACT average.