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Fraser
2 km²
Most homes in Fraser are detached houses with three or more bedrooms, creating a spacious residential feel in the ACT. The community is noticeably older than the national average, with nearly 20% of residents aged 65 and over. It is a relatively affluent area where typical family incomes are well above the national figure. With a high proportion of children and a large number of families, it is a place where a third of adults provide unpaid care for children.
Fraser's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Fraser has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the ACT and Australian averages. However, there are more children under 15 here than in most similar areas, with 20% of the population in this age group.
While 81.3% of the population was born in Australia, those born overseas make up 16.9% of the community. This is far below the ACT and national figures.
English is the primary language for 89.7% of residents. This means far fewer people use another language at home compared to the state and national averages.
Nearly half of the population (49.6%) report having no religion. This is far above the national figure and well above the ACT average.
The area is well-qualified, with 33.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, although it sits well below the ACT average.
Fraser is a high-earning area where the typical household earns $2,618 a week, which is well above the national figure. About 41.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Residents report more health challenges than in most areas, with 34.7% having a long-term health condition and 11.8% living with a mental health condition.
There is a strong culture of volunteering and care, with 22.3% of people volunteering and 16.8% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the national average.
First Nations people in Fraser have a much higher typical personal income ($1,291) than the national figure, and the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.
Family sizes are larger than in most areas, with an average of 2.9 people per home. Only 14.8% of people live alone, which is far below the state and national averages.
The area is dominated by separate houses (95.9%), and almost every home has three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon here, with only 10.4% of households renting.
Public transport access is excellent, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 65.6% of people still drive themselves to work.
The community is relatively stable, with only 26.9% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average of 40.7%.
Employment is higher than in most similar areas, with 64.1% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in public administration and safety.
The area has a lower overall crime rate than most, and property damage is much lower than in similar areas. However, the rate of sexual offences is much higher.
While public transport and parks are very accessible, the area is not very walkable for daily needs. Only 19.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.