Jacka

The community is very young, with a typical age of 30 and children making up 31.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are quite rare at 3.8%, well below the territory average.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 45.1% of people born overseas, a figure far above the Australian average. Indian ancestry is particularly prominent at 17.0%, and India is the most common overseas birth country at 14.3%.

Language diversity is very high, with 50.6% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Punjabi and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious diversity is evident, with Hinduism (14.7%) and Islam (8.7%) having a notable presence. Those reporting no religion make up 29.9% of the population, which is far below the territory average.

The area is highly qualified, with 40.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is reflected in the workforce, where 26% of residents are professionals.

Typical personal income is $1,161 per week, which is well above the national figure. Household incomes are also high, with typical family earnings reaching $2,370 weekly.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 18.4% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below both the territory and national figures.

Childcare is a major focus here, as 43.5% of people provide unpaid care for children, far above the national figure. However, general volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. For this group, the typical personal income of $1,416 is far above the national figure.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and 73% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why the area has such a high proportion of children.

Rental properties are common, with 34.2% of households renting and very few (4.6%) owning their home outright. Most residents live in townhouses or semi-detached homes, and typical weekly rents are $450.

Most people drive to work, though 3.7% use public transport, which is higher than in most similar areas. The suburb has three public transport stops and three active routes.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.6% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.8% of the population.

Employment rates are very high, with 79.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Public administration and health care are the most common industries.

The general crime rate is lower than in most areas, and the rate of assault and theft is particularly low. However, the rate of sexual offences is much higher than usual.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 4.0. While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, few residents can walk to groceries or health services within that time.