# Ngunnawal

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Australian Capital Territory › Australian Capital Territory › Unincorporated ACT › 2913, ACT

Area: 4 km²

Family life and young residents define Ngunnawal, where the typical person is just 34. This is a large community with a noticeably high number of children and a workforce heavily employed in public administration. It is a diverse area with many residents born overseas, which is reflected in the high number of households that use a language other than English at home. The neighborhood is predominantly made up of large, multi-bedroom houses and families with children.

## Demographics & Identity

Ngunnawal is much younger than the national figure, with 21.7% of people under 15, which is well above both the ACT and Australian averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 10,957 | +22.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 34 yrs | +9.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.2% | +32.9% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 10.8% | +71.3% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 21.7% | -10.2% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.6% | +0.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 35.0%, Children (0–14) 21.7%, Older adults (45–64) 20.9%, Youth (15–24) 11.5%, Seniors (65+) 10.8%

**Marital status** — Married 47.7%, Never married 36.8%, Divorced 9.3%, Widowed 3.2%, Separated 3.1%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

People born overseas make up 27.8% of the population, which is about the same as the ACT and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, Scottish, and Indian.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 27.8% | +15.8% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 69.2%, India 4.4%, England 1.9%, China 1.9%, Vietnam 1.3%, New Zealand 1.2%, Philippines 1.1%, Nepal 1.1%, South Africa 0.6%, Italy 0.5%

**Ancestry** — Australian 32.7%, English 30.6%, Irish 9.4%, Scottish 8.9%, Indian 5.0%, Chinese 4.6%, German 3.9%, Italian 3.5%, Dutch 2.2%, Vietnamese 1.9%, Filipino 1.8%, Greek 1.0%

## Language

The area is linguistically diverse, with 27.4% of people using another language at home, a figure well above the national average. This includes speakers of Mandarin, Punjabi, Hindi, and Vietnamese.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 27.4% | +22.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 3.5% | +16.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 69.3%, Mandarin 2.3%, Punjabi 2.2%, Hindi 1.7%, Vietnamese 1.6%, Cantonese 0.8%, Arabic 0.8%, Italian 0.7%, Tagalog 0.6%, Greek 0.5%

## Religion

About 41.7% of residents report no religion, which is a little below the ACT average but slightly above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 41.7% | +52.2% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 41.7%, Christianity 39.1%, Hinduism 4.8%, Not stated 4.6%, Islam 4.0%, Buddhism 3.2%, Other religions 2.4%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

The community is well-qualified, with 34.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is far above the national average at 73.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 73.9% | +9.1% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 34.1% | +17.1% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 0.42 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 16 | — |
| Average school size | 852 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,084 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 73.9%, Year 10 12.7%, Year 9 or below 5.2%, Year 11 4.6%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 30.3%, Certificate III / IV 21.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 15.4%, Postgraduate degree 14.6%, Graduate diploma / certificate 5.5%, Certificate I / II 2.0%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 22.0%, Society & culture 16.6%, Engineering & related 8.9%, Education 8.3%, Information technology 8.0%, Health 7.7%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.6%, Architecture & building 4.5%, Natural & physical sciences 4.1%, Creative arts 3.4%, Agriculture & environment 1.5%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $2,219, which is well above the national figure and about the same as the ACT average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,124 | +20.1% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,219 | +23.6% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,479 | +20.4% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 16.7% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 29.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 37.5%, $650–$1,499 19.6%, $3,000–$3,999 15.5%, $4,000 or more 13.8%, Under $650 8.6%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 32.4%, Under $650 29.9%, $1,500–$2,999 29.8%, $3,000 or more 4.0%

## Health & Disability

A higher proportion of residents have a mental health condition compared to most areas, at 11.0%. About 29.4% of people live with a long-term health condition.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 29.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.5% | +73.0% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 11.0%, Asthma 10.4%, Other condition 9.4%, Arthritis 8.0%, Diabetes 4.7%, Heart disease 2.7%, Cancer 2.2%, Lung condition 1.3%, Stroke 0.7%, Dementia 0.2%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 65.3%, One condition 20.7%, Two conditions 5.9%, Three or more 2.8%

## Community Participation

Caring for children is common here, with 32.4% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average. Interestingly, 5.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 14.1% | -11.7% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.7% | +12.3% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 32.4% | -7.1% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 5.2% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 19.0% | -11.1% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations residents in Ngunnawal have a median personal income of $1,110, which is far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 55.4%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 240 | — |
| First Nations median age | 24 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 55.4% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 8.3% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $1,110 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,220 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 11.3% | — |

## Family & Households

Households tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63.2% of families.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.6 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 13.8% | -3.1% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 24.4% | +4.4% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 63.2%, Couples without children 22.2%, One-parent families 13.8%, Other families 0.8%

**Household size** — 2 people 29.3%, 1 person 24.4%, 4 people 18.3%, 3 people 17.8%, 5 people 7.1%, 6 or more 2.8%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area is dominated by larger homes, with 86.5% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. However, outright home ownership is much lower than most areas at 21.0%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $450 | +15.4% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,950 | -4.4% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 26.2% | -15.4% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 21.0% | +15.2% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 67.3% | -7.4% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 86.5% | -3.7% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 49.2%, Rented 26.2%, Owned outright 21.0%, Other tenure 2.8%, Not stated 0.9%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 67.3%, Townhouse / semi-detached 32.6%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 62.2%, 4 bedrooms 20.0%, 2 bedrooms 12.2%, 5 or more 4.2%, 1 bedroom 0.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 59.2%, $550–$749 15.9%, Under $200 11.0%, $200–$349 9.5%, $750 or more 1.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 45.8%, $1,000–$1,799 29.9%, $3,000 or more 10.7%, Under $1,000 10.3%

## Transport & Vehicles

While 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, most people still rely on cars, with 66.4% driving to work. Very few people work from home compared to the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 2.8% | -16.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 9.9% | +444.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.0% | -67.3% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5.93 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,053.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 7 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 3 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 15 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 16,267 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 39,673 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 62 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 66.4%, Worked at home 9.9%, Car (passenger) 4.2%, Bus 1.1%, Walked 0.6%, Bicycle 0.5%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 41.5%, 1 vehicle 38.8%, 3 vehicles 10.9%, 4 or more 6.0%, No vehicle 2.8%

## Migration & Movement

The community is quite mobile, with 41.8% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.8% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 41.8% | -5.8% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 11.8% | -31.9% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Employment rates are high, with 72.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Public administration and safety is the most common industry.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | +15.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 72.8% | -5.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 65.9% | -6.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Public administration & safety 26.2%, Health care & social assistance 10.8%, Education & training 9.5%, Professional & technical 9.5%, Construction 8.5%, Retail trade 7.6%, Accommodation & food 6.6%, Other services 3.3%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Transport & warehousing 2.8%, Manufacturing 2.1%, Media & telecommunications 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.6%, Finance & insurance 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Wholesale trade 0.9%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.1%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 26.1%, Clerical & administrative 16.4%, Managers 14.7%, Technicians & trades 12.4%, Community & personal service 12.4%, Sales workers 6.8%, Labourers 6.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.4%

## Crime & Safety

The area is generally safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 being lower than most areas and a significant five-year drop in the crime rate.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 2,300 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 438 | — |
| Sexual offences rate | 119 | — |
| Robbery rate | 18 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 173 | — |
| Theft rate | 347 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 119 | — |
| Property damage rate | 447 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | -33.3% | — |

## Walkability

While everyone lives near a park or transport, the overall walkability score of 5.4 is well below the ACT average. Many residents lack a short walk to health services and groceries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 5.4 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 54.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 66.5% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 74.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 25.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 9.3 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 409 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.8% | — |

## Schools serving Ngunnawal

16 schools, 13,639 students, average ICSEA 1,084.

By sector: Government 10, Catholic 4, Independent 2

By type: Primary 8, Combined 5, Secondary 3

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ngunnawal Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.3 km | 620 |
| Good Shepherd Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.3 km | 762 |
| St John Paul II College | Catholic | Secondary | 1.3 km | 880 |
| Holy Spirit Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.4 km | 733 |
| Amaroo School | Government | Combined | 1.5 km | 1,638 |
| Gold Creek School | Government | Combined | 1.6 km | 1,261 |
| Taqwa School | Independent | Combined | 1.8 km | 407 |
| Burgmann Anglican School | Independent | Combined | 2.1 km | 1,755 |
| Margaret Hendry School | Government | Primary | 2.2 km | 626 |
| Gungahlin College | Government | Secondary | 2.3 km | 1,070 |

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