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Downer
2 km²
Far more residents in Downer hold a university degree than the national average, with 52% of adults having a bachelor degree or higher. This well-qualified community is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 35. It is a highly mobile area where nearly half of the population has moved in recently. The neighborhood is marked by high incomes and a strong preference for secularism, with a majority of people claiming no religion.
Downer's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 35, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. This is reflected in the age structure, with young adults aged 25 to 44 making up the largest group at 35.5%.
Born overseas figures are much higher than most similar areas, with 28.8% of residents born abroad. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Irish and Scottish.
A quarter of the community uses a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Greek are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Secularism is very common here, as 55.3% of people report no religion. This is far above both the ACT and national figures.
Education levels are among the highest at this level, with 52% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%, and 80.6% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical family earning $2,882 a week. Around 22.3% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is among the highest for its level.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.5% of residents. Other health figures, such as those needing help with daily activities, are around the middle for its level.
Volunteerism is high, with 23.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children.
First Nations residents have an unemployment rate of 16.2%, which is well above the national figure. However, Year 12 completion is far above the national average at 64.4%.
Families with children are common, though 27.2% of people live alone, which is higher than most similar areas. The typical home has 2.5 people.
Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 36.1% of households renting. Typical weekly rents are $420, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, and 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 50.9% of people still commute by car.
The area is very dynamic, with 49.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much higher than most areas at 19.9%.
Employment is strong, with 70.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Public administration and safety is the most common industry, employing 29.3% of workers.
The overall recorded offence rate is higher than most areas, with burglary and theft being the most frequent issues. However, the rate of assault is much lower than most areas.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or park. Almost all residents can also reach groceries and health services within 15 minutes.