Conder

The typical resident is 37, making the area younger than the national average. Children under 15 make up 20% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas, while seniors aged 65 and over are much less common than in the rest of the territory.

About 19.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas but well below the ACT and national averages. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish.

Around 14.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is well below the state and national figures, and very few people speak little or no English.

Religious patterns are similar to the rest of the territory, with 43.4% of people reporting no religion. This figure is well above the national average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 45.4%.

Education levels are high, with 67.2% of residents completing Year 12 and 24.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures are much higher than most similar areas, although degree attainment is far below the ACT average.

Conder is a wealthy area where 39.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. Typical personal weekly income is $1,179, which is well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.1% of residents. This includes mental health conditions for 11.7% of the population, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Family responsibilities are prominent, with 31.0% of people providing unpaid childcare, a rate well above the national average. There is also a strong history of service, with 6.7% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 3.2% of the population, which is a little above the territory average. This community is relatively young, with a typical age of 23 and an unemployment rate of 8.6%, which is well below the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63.1% of families, and the fact that very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 80.7% of homes being detached and 94.3% having three or more bedrooms. Most residents own their homes with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments are $2,148.

Most people rely on cars, as only 8.8% of the workforce works from home and just 2% commute via public transport. While the area has many bus stops, the transit time to the city is among the highest for its level.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national rates. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than in the wider territory.

Employment rates are very high, with 72.6% of adults working or looking for work. Public administration and safety is the main industry, employing 32.8% of the workforce, and the unemployment rate is a low 2.8%.

While the overall recorded offence rate is higher than most areas, robbery and motor vehicle theft are much lower. Theft is the most common issue, accounting for 32.8% of offences.

The area is somewhat walkable, but it is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services. While almost everyone is within a short walk of a park or transport, only 53.1% can reach groceries in 15 minutes.