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Fadden
3 km²
Set within the suburbs of the Australian Capital Territory, Fadden is a high-earning community defined by large family homes. The area is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 43 and a strong presence of seniors. This is a wealthy pocket where most people live in detached houses and enjoy high levels of education and professional employment. It is a stable residential hub with a very low crime rate and a strong focus on family life.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The typical resident is 43, making the area far older than the territory average. About 19% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure.
About 23.5% of people were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the territory and national averages.
English is the main language for 83.2% of residents. While 15% of people use another language at home, this is well below the 22.3% national figure.
About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 42.1% report having no religion, which is slightly lower than the territory average.
Fadden is highly qualified, with 44.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This is reflected in the high proportion of residents who completed Year 12.
Incomes here are among the highest at this level, with a typical family earning $3,557 a week. This is far above the national figure of $2,120.
Mental health conditions are reported by 6.6% of residents, which is well below the territory average of 10%. About 29.5% of people live with a long-term health condition.
Community spirit is high, with 22.2% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. There is also a strong tradition of service, with 6.9% of residents having served in the Defence Force.
First Nations people in Fadden are typically younger than those in other areas, with a typical age of 20. They also earn significantly more than the national average.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 65.4% of households are couples with children.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 96.7% of homes being detached. A huge 99% of homes have three or more bedrooms, and 44.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure.
Most people rely on cars, though 97.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Very few homes, just 0.9%, have no motor vehicle.
The community is relatively stable, with only 30.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The workforce is strong and stable, with 67.8% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed in public administration and safety.
Fadden is a very safe area, with recorded offences and burglary rates among the lowest at this level. The overall crime rate fell by 48.5% over five years.
While every home is near a park, the area is not very walkable for daily needs. Only 3.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the territory average.