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Throsby
1 km²
Far more families with young children live here than in most similar areas, making Throsby a notably young community. The typical resident is just 31, and nearly 30% of the population are children under 15. This is a highly diverse and affluent area where half of all residents were born overseas. Most households are large, well-educated families who have moved here recently, contributing to a high-income profile that stands out across the territory.
Throsby's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Throsby has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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Throsby is exceptionally young, with a typical age of 31 and a children's population that is far above the national figure of 18.2%. Only 3% of residents are seniors, which is far below the Australian average of 17.2%.
Half of the population was born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, Indian, English, and Chinese.
Language diversity is very high, with 59.4% of people using another language at home, which is far above the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin, Punjabi, and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the 30.4% who have no religion is well below the national average of 38.9%. Hinduism and Islam also have a significant presence.
The community is highly qualified, with 50.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This is reflected in high school completion rates, with 83.4% finishing Year 12.
Incomes are among the highest at this level, with typical weekly household earnings of $3,181, which is far above the national figure of $1,746. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 14% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Only 4.9% of people have a mental health condition.
Childcare is a major focus here, as 44% of people provide unpaid care for children, far above the national average of 26.3%. Interestingly, there is also a high proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force.
There are 24 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $1,312, which is far above the national figure of $540.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household compared to the national figure of 2.5. This is driven by a high number of couples with children, who make up 77.3% of families.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 94.5% having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments are $2,710, which is well above the national average.
Cars are the primary way to get around, though 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. The drive time to the city is much lower than in most similar areas, taking about 15 minutes.
This is a very transient community, with 94.6% of residents having moved house in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%.
Working rates are among the highest at this level, with 81.4% of adults working or looking for work. Public administration and safety is the most common industry for employees.
Recorded offences per 100,000 people are lower than in most areas, with particularly low rates of burglary and motor vehicle theft.
While residents can easily walk to parks, schools, and transit, the area is not very walkable for essentials. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.