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Isabella Plains
2 km²
A high proportion of large family homes defines Isabella Plains, where 90.1% of houses have three or more bedrooms. This is a young community with a typical resident aged 36 and a high number of children under 15. Families are the core of the area, and this is reflected in the high rate of unpaid childcare. The neighbourhood is well-serviced by public transport and schools, making it a practical choice for working parents.
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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This is a young area where 21% of the population are children under 15, a figure much higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 36, and 3.7% of the community identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the ACT average.
About 23% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas but well below the ACT and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish and Scottish.
Language diversity is high, with 20.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, though still a little below the national figure.
Christianity is the most common religion at 45.4%. About 39.7% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.
Education levels are high, with 64.6% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree, and the area has a high number of schools within 3 km.
Household incomes are strong, with the typical family earning $2,502 a week, which is a little above the national figure. About 29.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate much higher than most similar areas.
More residents here report long-term health conditions (31.3%) and mental health conditions (10.6%) compared to most similar areas and the national average.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 32.7% of people caring for children, well above the national figure. However, volunteering rates are lower than most similar areas.
The First Nations community is larger than in 91% of similar areas. Those identifying as First Nations have a typical personal income of $914, which is far above the national figure.
Families with children are common, making up 60.4% of households. One-parent families are also more frequent here (15.4%) than in most similar areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses (75.1%), with a very high proportion of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much less common here than it is across the ACT.
Public transport is highly accessible, with 98.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, most people still drive to work, and only 8.6% work from home.
About 33.9% of the population moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.1% of the community, which is well below the ACT and national averages.
Employment is strong, with 68.7% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed in public administration and safety, as well as health care and social assistance.
Crime rates are generally low, with theft and burglary rates among the lowest for similar areas. The overall crime rate has fallen by 37.9% over the last five years.
The area is quite walkable for schools, parks, and groceries, though it is far below the ACT average for access to health services. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.