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Monash
3 km²
Higher than typical incomes and a strong preference for large family homes define Monash. The typical household earns $2,164 a week, which is a little above the national figure. It is a mature community where nearly a quarter of residents are seniors, contributing to a typical age of 43. This blend of professional wealth and an older population creates a stable, residential character within the territory.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 23.9% of people aged 65 and over. About 3.2% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is slightly above the territory figure.
Around 25.2% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the territory average. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, making up 36% and 35.1% respectively.
Language diversity is high, with 19.2% of people using a language other than English at home. However, this is well below the figures for the territory and the rest of Australia.
About 48.4% of people identify as Christian, while 37.8% report no religion. The proportion with no religion is well below the territory average.
Education levels are strong, with 28.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a little above the national figure, though far below the territory average.
Typical weekly family income is $2,682, which is well above the national figure. A significant 32% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a result that is much higher than most similar areas.
Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, with 36.6% of people living with a long-term condition. This includes 8.9% who need help with daily activities, a figure well above the state and national averages.
Unpaid care is common, with 29.6% of people caring for children and 14.7% providing other unpaid care. Additionally, 6.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.
The First Nations community is relatively large for this level, with a typical personal income of $1,187 that is far above the national figure. Residents are notably young, with a typical age of 19.
Most homes are headed by couples with children (58.5%), and 13.3% of the area consists of one-parent families, which is a little above the territory average.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 86.1% of homes being detached and 87.4% having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is also common at 36.1%, well above the national figure.
Most people rely on cars, as 64.9% drive to work and only 9.6% work from home. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops, with 37 in total.
The population is relatively stable, as the 32.6% who moved in the last five years is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals account for 8.5% of residents.
Public administration and safety is the main employer, accounting for 32.1% of jobs. Full-time employment is high at 65.2%, which is well above the national figure.
The area is generally safe, with burglary and property damage rates that are much lower than most areas. However, the rate of sexual offences is higher than in similar locations.
While every home is within a short walk of public transport and parks, the area's overall walkability is low. Many residents live far from groceries and health services, with only 27.2% and 13.5% within a 15-minute walk.