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Macgregor
4 km²
Family life is the central focus of Macgregor, where nearly a quarter of the population are children. This is a noticeably young community with a typical resident aged 34 and a high proportion of large, four-bedroom homes. Many residents are born overseas and speak a language other than English at home, contributing to a diverse neighbourhood. It is a well-off area where typical weekly household incomes sit well above the national figure.
Macgregor's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Macgregor has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The community is much younger than most areas, with children under 15 making up 24.3% of the population. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in the rest of the territory.
Over a quarter of the population was born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Many residents have Australian, English, Irish, or Indian ancestry.
About 24.5% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most areas. While English is dominant, Punjabi and Hindi are the most common other languages spoken.
No religion is the most common response at 42.5%, which is a little below the territory average but well above the national figure. Christianity is also common at 39.2%.
Educational attainment is high, with 74.2% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national figure. A third of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Earnings are strong, with typical weekly personal incomes among the highest at this level. The typical household earns $2,344 a week, which is well above the national figure.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.4% of residents. This is slightly above both the territory and national figures.
Unpaid childcare is a major activity here, with 37.5% of people caring for children, among the highest at this level. Additionally, 5.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with a median age of 21, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. Household income and Year 12 completion for this group are both much higher than in most areas.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63.8% of households.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.6% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 92.3% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.
Most people drive to work, and 46.3% of homes have two vehicles. However, the area is well-served by public transport, with a high number of bus stops and routes compared to similar areas.
The population is quite mobile, with 37.2% of people moving in the last five years. About 10.5% of residents have arrived from overseas recently.
Employment rates are very high, with 73.4% of adults working or looking for work. Public administration and safety is the most common industry for local workers.
Most crime rates, including burglary and theft, are much lower than in other areas. However, the rate of sexual offences is among the highest at this level.
While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or bus stop, the area is not very walkable for errands. Very few residents can reach groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.