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Gungahlin
5 km²
A short drive from the city centre, Gungahlin is a young and highly mobile hub within the Australian Capital Territory. The typical resident is just 31, contributing to a community where nearly half of all people were born overseas. This creates a diverse, international atmosphere where many residents speak a language other than English at home. With high levels of qualification and a strong workforce, it serves as a bustling residential and professional centre for the region.
Gungahlin's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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Gungahlin is noticeably younger than both the territory and the nation, with a typical age of 31. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 6.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 17.2%.
The area is exceptionally multicultural, with 48.1% of people born overseas, far above the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include English and Australian, followed by Chinese and Indian.
Multiculturalism is reflected in the home, where 47.2% of people use a language other than English. This is far above the national figure, and as a result, the share of people who speak little or no English is also well above the national average.
About 40.0% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national average. Other significant groups include Christians at 30.4% and Hindus at 10.7%.
The community is highly educated, with 44.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 80.1%.
Typical weekly household income is $2,208, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. However, this is a little below the typical income for the rest of the territory.
Residents are generally healthy, with 20.4% having a long-term health condition, which is well below both the state and national figures. Only 3.0% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care and volunteering are less common here than in most other areas. However, 5.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.
First Nations residents in Gungahlin have a much lower unemployment rate (4.1%) than the national figure. Year 12 completion for this group is also far above the national average at 67.0%.
Families with children are common, with 56.9% of households consisting of couples with children. Homes are slightly more crowded than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling.
Renting is very common, with 52.5% of households renting, far above the national average of 30.6%. This is consistent with the high proportion of flats or apartments, which make up 46.5% of homes.
Public transport use is well above the national average, with 9.1% of people commuting this way. The area is well connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.
The population is very transient, with 66.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 28.5% of the community, far above the national figure.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (76.0%), which is far above the national average. Many are employed in public administration and safety.
The area sees a higher rate of recorded offences than most similar areas, particularly theft, robbery, and sexual offences. However, the overall crime rate fell by 16.1% over the last five years.
Gungahlin is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2. Almost all residents can walk to a park or public transport within 15 minutes, and 94.0% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.