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Garran
3 km²
Many new faces have arrived in Garran recently, with 45.6% of residents moving here in the last five years. It is an affluent, well-educated community where many households earn over $3,000 a week. The area is distinct for its mix of ages, featuring a high number of seniors alongside a significant population of children. This blend of established families and new arrivals creates a diverse atmosphere in this accessible part of the ACT.
Garran's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 27 schools serve Garran.
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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the territory average. It is a family-oriented place where 20.6% of people are children and 21% are seniors, though de facto relationships are much less common than in most areas.
Born overseas residents make up 34% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there is a significant Indian presence, with 6.8% of people born in India.
Language diversity is high, with 28.7% of people using a language other than English at home—well above the territory average. This is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.
About 40.2% of residents identify as Christian, while 39% report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Hinduism is the next most common faith at 8.6%.
This is a highly qualified community where 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average. Schooling is a priority here, with 79.3% of adults completing Year 12.
Garran is a high-income area where the typical weekly household income of $2,985 is well above the territory figure. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more each week.
A slightly higher than average 6.4% of people need help with daily activities. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little lower than both the state and national figures.
Community spirit is evident in the 20.6% of residents who volunteer, a figure well above the national average. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 6.9%.
First Nations residents in Garran have a typical personal income of $1,062, which is far above the national figure. The typical age for this group is 31, noticeably older than the territory average.
Families with children are the norm here, making up 67% of households. Homes are slightly larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling.
Housing is expensive, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,600 and weekly rents of $550, both well above the territory average. About 35.7% of homes are owned outright.
The area is very well connected, with a high number of public transport stops and frequent departures. While most people still drive to work, 14.3% of the workforce now works from home.
The community is quite mobile, with nearly 46% of people arriving in the last five years. This includes 15.7% who have recently arrived from overseas, which is a little above the national figure.
Employment is strong, with 67.3% of people working full-time. Many residents work in professional roles within public administration, safety, and healthcare.
The area has a higher overall crime rate than most similar places, particularly regarding theft and property damage. However, the crime rate has fallen by 26.1% over the last five years.
Garran is very walkable, with a score of 7.6. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 96.7% are within 15 minutes of health services, far above the territory average.