Greenway

The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up only 10.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure. Seniors are more common here than in the wider territory, accounting for 18.6% of residents.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in most areas, with 31.1% of people born abroad. Indian ancestry is a significant part of the community, making up 7.0% of the population.

Language diversity is high, as 23.9% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is about the same as the territory average and slightly above the national figure.

About 40.9% of people report having no religion, which is well below the territory figure. Other significant groups include Christians at 36.6% and Hindus at 9.4%.

The area is highly qualified, with 37.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also very high at 73.0%.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,197, which is well above the national figure. However, the typical family income of $2,341 is a little below the territory average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.1% of residents. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 12.9%, which is well above the national figure.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than in most areas, with only 13.2% of people volunteering. However, the area has a higher than usual proportion of former Defence Force members at 5.4%.

First Nations residents in Greenway have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 62.2% and a 0.0% unemployment rate, both of which are far above national figures.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 43.4% of people living alone, a figure far above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas.

The area is dominated by flats and apartments, with separate houses making up only 2.6% of homes. Renting is much more common than elsewhere, with 38.8% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $450.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 27 stops in the area and a typical 3-minute walk to the nearest one. This is reflected in the high 4.7% of people who commute using public transport.

The population is very mobile, with 73.2% of people moving in the last five years. This trend is supported by a high number of recent overseas arrivals at 16.7%.

Employment rates are strong, with 71.4% of people working full-time, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work in public administration and safety, which accounts for 32.7% of jobs.

Recorded offences are among the highest for similar areas, with the theft rate being particularly high. Other notable issues include high rates of assault, robbery, and motor vehicle theft.

Greenway is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4, as 100% of homes are within a short walk of public transport and parks. Most residents can reach health services and groceries within 15 minutes.