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Flynn
2 km²
Larger than about 87% of similar areas, Flynn is a family-focused community with a high proportion of children. The typical resident is 37, and the area is defined by large, detached houses and high household incomes. It is a well-off suburb where many people work in public administration and education. This sense of prosperity is reflected in the high rate of home ownership and a typical weekly family income that sits above the national figure.
Flynn's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 17 schools serve Flynn.
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The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 21.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. While the typical age is 37, about 15% of residents are seniors, a figure slightly above the territory average.
About 19.9% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this is well below the territory average of 28.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
More people use another language at home here (13.4%) than in most similar areas, although this is far below the territory average of 24.6%. English remains the primary language for 83.5% of the community.
Nearly half of the population (47.6%) report having no religion. This is higher than most similar areas and well above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is highly qualified, with 34.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for its level at 74.1%.
Flynn is a high-income area where 42.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $2,997 is well above the national figure of $2,120.
Long-term health conditions affect 31% of residents, which is higher than most similar areas. Mental health conditions are reported by 11% of the population, a figure slightly above the territory average.
The community is very active in caregiving, with 33.8% of people caring for children unpaid—a rate well above the national average. Volunteers also make up 19.3% of the population.
First Nations residents in Flynn have a typical household income of $2,812, which is much higher than most similar areas. This group is notably younger than the general population, with a typical age of 21.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children (65.8%) and a very low number of people living alone (16.0%).
The suburb is almost entirely made up of separate houses (96.7%), with 96.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While 34.1% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are high at $2,167.
Cars are the primary way to get around, though the area is well-served by public transport stops. Working from home is less common here (11.6%) than across the rest of Australia.
The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years (32.9%) is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is strong, with 65.5% of people working full-time, which is much higher than most similar areas. Many residents work in public administration and safety, accounting for 27.9% of jobs.
Flynn is a safe area with recorded offences per 100,000 people being lower than most similar areas. The crime rate has also fallen by 33.1% over the last five years.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. However, access to health services is poor, with only 29.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a clinic.