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Scullin
1 km²
Daily life in Scullin is defined by a young, family-focused atmosphere where most residents live in spacious detached houses. The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a high proportion of children under 15. It is a well-educated and relatively affluent area with a strong international feel, as many residents were born overseas. This blend of family stability and cultural diversity creates a welcoming suburb situated within the Australian Capital Territory.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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Scullin is a young community where the typical resident is 35, making it much younger than most similar areas. Children under 15 make up 20.9% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.
The area has a strong international character, with 26.2% of people born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. While Australian and English are the most common ancestries, there are notable populations from India, China, and Nepal.
Cultural diversity is reflected in the home, where 23.0% of people use a language other than English, which is much higher than most similar areas. English remains the main language for 72.6% of residents.
A large portion of the community reports no religion at 47.8%, a figure well above both the ACT and the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.7%.
Residents are highly qualified, with 38.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Schooling is a priority here, as 73.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is also far above the national figure.
Incomes are much higher than most similar areas, with a typical weekly household earning $2,025. This is a little above the national figure of $1,746.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 11.4% of residents. This is a little above the national figure of 8.8%.
Caregiving is a significant part of local life, with 32.9% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national figure. Volunteers also make up 18.7% of the community.
The First Nations community in Scullin is doing well, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national figure. Year 12 completion for this group is also far above the national average.
Families with children make up 60.1% of households, and homes tend to be slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are also more common here than in most similar areas.
The suburb is dominated by separate houses, which make up 79.9% of dwellings. Renting is more common than in most similar areas, with 32.5% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $390.
Public transport is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 61.3% of people still rely on driving themselves to work.
The community is quite dynamic, with 38.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is consistent with a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 16.8% of the population.
The workforce is strong, with 66.0% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Public administration and safety is the most common industry, employing 26.0% of the workforce.
The area is relatively safe, with burglary and theft rates lower than most similar areas. Notably, the recorded crime rate has fallen by 51.2% over the last five years.
Scullin is very walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or health service. However, access to groceries is a weak point, as only 46.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a shop.