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Hawker
2 km²
A far higher proportion of residents hold university degrees here than in the rest of the country, making Hawker a highly educated enclave. This community is noticeably older than the national average, with over one-fifth of people aged 65 or more. It is an affluent area where many own their homes outright and earn well above the national figure. These features combine to create a settled, professional suburb in the Australian Capital Territory.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The population is older than most areas, with a typical age of 42 and 21.8% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the territory figure.
Over a quarter of the community was born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this is still a little below the national figure.
Many residents use a language other than English at home (18.2%), which is much higher than most similar areas, though well below the territory average.
Nearly half of the population (48.1%) report no religion, a figure that is well above both the territory and national averages.
Educational attainment is very high, with 48.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are strong, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,169 being well above the national figure of $805.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.4% of the population, which is well above the national average.
The area has a high rate of volunteering (23.4%), which is well above the national figure, and 14.7% of people provide unpaid care.
First Nations residents in Hawker are far more likely to have completed Year 12 than those across Australia, and 21.6% speak a First Nations language.
Family structures are typical for the region, with 57.9% of households consisting of couples with children and 26.2% of people living alone.
Home ownership is high, with 44.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.
Public transport access is strong with 20 stops, and the area is very accessible with a short 12-minute drive to the city.
The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure.
The workforce is dominated by professional and managerial roles, with 25.4% of employees working in public administration and safety.
Recorded offences per 100,000 people are much higher than in most areas, although the crime rate has fallen by 31.8% over five years.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of both a park and a school.