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Strathnairn
4 km²
A massive shift in residency defines Strathnairn, where 91.5% of the population has moved in within the last five years. This creates a very young community, with a typical resident aged just 30 and children under 15 making up nearly a quarter of the population. It is a highly educated and multicultural area, with about half of the residents born overseas and nearly half of adults holding a university degree. These factors combine to create a professional, family-oriented neighbourhood with high typical incomes.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 30 and very few seniors. Children under 15 make up 24.8% of the population, which is well above the territory and national figures of 18.2%.
Born overseas are 49.0% of residents, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Indian, with India and the Philippines being the primary countries of birth outside Australia.
Multilingualism is very common here, with 53.4% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Punjabi is the most common non-English language, spoken by 8.8% of residents.
People with no religion make up 21.6% of the area, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 35.6%, followed by Hinduism and Buddhism.
The area is highly qualified, with 49.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This academic trend is reflected in the high percentage of residents who completed Year 12.
Typical household income is $2,629 per week, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. About 38.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, placing the area among the highest for income.
Residents report much lower rates of long-term health conditions (18.1%) and daily assistance needs (1.5%) compared to the national figures. Mental health conditions affect 7.7% of the population, which is slightly below the national average.
Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, at 34.4%. However, volunteering rates are well below the territory figure, at 12.6%.
A small number of First Nations people live here. This group has a typical personal income of $2,249, which is far above the national figure of $540.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.9 people per household, which is a little above the national figure. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 67.4% of families.
The area is dominated by detached houses (83.3%) and mortgages, with only 5.9% of households renting. Most homes are large, with 80.8% having three or more bedrooms, though typical monthly mortgage payments are high at $2,191.
Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 65% of workers commute by car. While public transport stops are more common than in most areas, only 3% of people use it to get to work.
The population is highly mobile, with 91.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 20.3% of the community, well above the national average.
Working or looking for work is very common here, with 83.2% of adults active in the labour market. Most residents work full-time, with many employed in health, social assistance, or public administration.
While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area lacks basic services. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, resulting in a walkability score well below the territory average.