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Crace
2 km²
A highly walkable pocket of the Australian Capital Territory, Crace is a well-serviced suburb where nearly every home is within a short stroll of health services, groceries, and schools. It is a young, affluent community where families are common and professional qualifications are the norm. With a significant population born overseas and a high proportion of people using other languages at home, the area is more diverse than the typical Canberra suburb. This combination of high incomes and a young, educated workforce gives the neighborhood a distinct, modern character.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
15 schools within reach make Crace convenient for families.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 34 and a high proportion of children under 15, at 24.8%. Seniors make up only 8.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.
Crace has a strong international presence, with 36.9% of residents born overseas, well above the 27.7% seen across Australia. The most common ancestries include Australian, English, Chinese, Indian, and Irish.
Language diversity is very high here, as 38.8% of people use a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin and Hindi are the most common spoken languages after English.
Religious views are varied and similar to the national trend, with 39% of residents reporting no religion. Other significant groups include Christians at 37.6%, Hindus at 8.7%, and Muslims at 6.9%.
The area is highly qualified, with 50% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. This is reflected in the high rate of Year 12 completion, which is 84.5%.
Earnings are significantly higher than usual, with a typical weekly household income of $2,811. This is far above the national figure of $1,746, and 44.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents generally enjoy good health, as those with long-term health conditions (20.9%) and mental health conditions (6.1%) are both well below the national averages.
Childcare is a major focus here, with 37.7% of people providing unpaid care for children, far above the national average. There is also a high rate of former Defence Force members at 8.4%.
First Nations residents in Crace have a typical personal income of $1,166, which is far above the national figure of $540. Year 12 completion is also very high at 73.3%.
Homes tend to be larger and more crowded than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 71.3% of households.
Most residents live in separate houses, but rental rates are high at 33.8%. Home ownership is lower than usual, with typical monthly mortgage payments reaching a high of $2,400.
Most people rely on cars to get to work, though the area is well-served by public transport with 11 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. The drive time to the city is short, averaging 13 minutes.
The population is quite mobile, with 47.9% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.3% of the community.
The workforce is very active, with 77.2% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Many residents work in public administration and safety.
Crace is a safe area with recorded offences per 100,000 people being lower than most similar areas. Rates of assault, burglary, and theft are all much lower than the usual level.
The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. Nearly every home is also within a short walk of groceries and health services.