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Harrison
3 km²
A far higher proportion of people use another language at home in Harrison than in most other areas, with 42.5% doing so. This is a young and diverse community where the typical resident is just 31, making it noticeably younger than the rest of the territory. The area is largely made up of professional families, which helps explain the high number of children and the high level of university qualifications. It is a rapidly changing place, with over half the population moving here in the last five years.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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Harrison is a young community where children under 15 make up 23.0% of the population, well above the national figure. Seniors are rare here, with those aged 65 and over making up only 4.1% of the population, far below the Australian average.
The area is very diverse, and 41.4% of residents were born overseas, which is far above the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Chinese, and Indian.
Speaking another language at home is common here, occurring in 42.5% of households, far above the territory average. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the national figure.
About 39.8% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Other common affiliations include Christianity at 32.3% and Hinduism at 10.7%.
Residents are very well qualified, with 48.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also very high at 83.5%.
Incomes are high in Harrison, where 40.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, well above the territory average. The typical weekly family income is $2,878, which is well above the national figure.
The community is generally healthy, with only 18.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Only 2.3% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid childcare is common here, with 32.9% of people providing this care, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.
First Nations residents in Harrison have a Year 12 completion rate of 71.0%, which is far above the national average. Their typical personal income is also much higher than most similar areas.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home, and 68.5% of households consist of couples with children. Only 18.8% of people live alone, which is well below the territory average.
Renting is very common, with 45.4% of households renting, far above the national figure. Very few people own their homes outright (10.7%), and typical weekly rents are $450.
Public transport use for commuting is high at 8.1%, well above the national average. Residents are well connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.
The area is experiencing high turnover, with 54.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 21.2% of the population, well above the national average.
Most residents are in the workforce, with 79.9% working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Public administration and safety is the most common industry, employing 30.5% of workers.
Crime rates are generally lower than in most areas. The recorded offence rate is lower than average, and the crime rate has fallen by 34.6% over the last five years.
While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, the area is less walkable for other needs. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, and the general walkability score is a little below the territory average.