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Denman Prospect
5 km²
Young families and professionals dominate the landscape of Denman Prospect. The typical resident is just 31, and over a quarter of the population are children under 15. This creates a community where high-earning households often live in large, mortgaged homes while raising children. It is a highly mobile area with a strong international presence, blending a high level of academic achievement with a diverse mix of cultural backgrounds.
Denman Prospect's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Denman Prospect has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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This is a very young community where the typical resident is 31, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 26.1% of the population, a figure well above both the ACT and the national average of 18.2%.
International roots are common here, with 41.8% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most frequent ancestries include Australian, English, Indian and Chinese.
Diversity is high, with 44.6% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.
About 39.1% of people report having no religion, which is similar to the national figure. Other significant groups include Christians at 29.3% and Hindus at 13.9%.
The area is highly qualified, with 59.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 88.5%.
Incomes are high, with the typical weekly family income of $3,606 far exceeding the national figure of $2,120. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 17.7% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 1.9% of people need help with daily activities.
Caregiving is a major part of local life, as 38.8% of people care for children unpaid, far above the national figure of 26.3%. However, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 12.3%.
There are 16 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is $1,187, which is far above the national figure of $540.
Homes are typically larger than average, with 2.8 people per household. Nearly 70% of families are couples with children, while only 18.8% of people live alone.
Most residents are paying off their homes, as 78.2% have a mortgage and only 6.6% own their home outright. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,400, which is well above the national figure.
Public transport use is higher than in most areas, and there are a high number of bus stops relative to the population. Most people still rely on cars, with 50.9% of homes having two vehicles.
The population is extremely mobile, with 94.7% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.9% of the community.
Employment is strong, with 82.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Many residents work in public administration and safety.
The area has seen a significant rise in crime, with the rate increasing by 53.1% over five years. Burglary and motor vehicle theft rates are both higher than most areas.
The area is somewhat walkable, though it is far less likely than the rest of the ACT to be within a 15-minute walk of a school. Health services are more accessible here than in other parts of the state.