McKellar

The community is older than most, with a typical age of 43 and 19.5% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the territory average. Marital trends are also distinct, as the share of people in de facto relationships is well below the national figure.

International roots are common here, with 29.9% of people born overseas, a figure slightly above the national average. While Australian and English ancestries are most common, there is a notable Italian presence at 6.8%.

Language diversity is high, as 26.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin, Italian, and Vietnamese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, with 37.2% reporting no religion, which is well below the territory figure. Christianity is the most common faith at 47.6%.

Residents are highly qualified, and 39.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is reflected in school achievement, where the average school advantage score is much higher than most areas.

Weekly incomes are among the highest at this level, with typical family income at $3,051. A striking 43% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average.

About 30.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 10.9% of the population.

Unpaid care is a significant feature of the community, with 15.5% of people providing unpaid care, a figure well above the territory and national averages. There is also a higher than average number of former Defence Force members.

The First Nations population is 50 people, and 10% speak a First Nations language, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, typical personal income for this group is far below the territory figure.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with a low number of people living alone, which is well below the national average.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 94% being separate houses and 96.3% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 42.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Public transport access is excellent, with a very high number of stops and a short walk to the nearest one. Despite this, 63.7% of workers still commute by car.

The population is relatively stable, as only 27.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national and territory figures.

Full-time employment is high at 65%, well above the national average. Many residents work in public administration and safety, while professional roles are the most common occupation.

Crime rates are generally lower than in most areas, particularly for theft and sexual offences. The crime rate has also fallen by 32.2% over the last five years, a trend much lower than other areas.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a short walk of public transport and schools. However, it is less convenient for daily errands, as over 45% of homes are further than 15 minutes from groceries.