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Moncrieff
2 km²
A striking number of young families and overseas arrivals set Moncrieff apart from the rest of the territory. This is a very young community, where the typical resident is just 30 and children make up 30.1% of the population. With nearly 43% of people born overseas and high levels of university qualifications, it is a diverse and professional hub. Most households are large, with many couples raising children in spacious homes in a rapidly growing area.
Moncrieff's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Moncrieff has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The community is far younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 30.1% of residents. Seniors are very rare here, as those aged 65 and over represent only 2.5%, which is far below the territory average.
Born overseas, 42.7% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. Indian and Chinese ancestries are prominent, with India being the most common birth country after Australia.
Language diversity is very high, as 47.9% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure and is reflected in the common use of Punjabi, Mandarin, and Hindi.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, and the number of people reporting no religion is well below the national figure at 29.3%. Hinduism and Islam also have a significant presence.
Education levels are very high, with 47.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 83.3% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $2,699, which is well above the national figure. The area is affluent, with 39.7% of households earning $3,000 or more each week.
Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions reported at 18.0%, which is far below the territory average. Very few people, just 2.7%, need help with daily activities.
Childcare is a major focus, with 42.9% of people providing unpaid care for children—far above the national figure. In contrast, volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 11.2%.
The First Nations community is small but prosperous, with a typical personal income of $1,149, which is far above the national figure. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 74.4% of families.
Most people live in 3 or 4 bedroom homes, and 68.8% have a mortgage. This high level of debt is reflected in typical monthly loan payments of $2,167, which are much higher than in most areas.
While 100% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, most people still drive, with 68.4% commuting by car. Only 9.7% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.
The area has seen massive movement, with 86.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national average and is linked to the 13.9% of recent overseas arrivals.
Working life is strong here, with 79.3% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 70.6%, with many residents employed in public administration and safety.
The area is generally safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being lower than most areas. Rates of burglary and robbery are also much lower than usual.
Despite being very close to parks and schools, the area is not very walkable for daily needs. Only 17% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the territory average.