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Waramanga
2 km²
Higher than typical incomes define Waramanga, where the typical family earns $2,920 a week. This is a well-qualified community with a strong presence of professional and managerial workers. It is a family-oriented area, marked by a higher proportion of children and a high rate of parents providing unpaid child care. The neighbourhood is mostly made up of separate houses and is highly walkable, with almost every home within a short stroll of health services and groceries.
Waramanga's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 24 schools serve Waramanga.
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The typical resident is 38, and the area has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. Around 18.1% of the population are seniors, which is well above the territory average.
People born overseas make up 21.7% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas but well below the territory and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
About 15% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still well below the national and territory averages.
Nearly half of the population (48.9%) report no religion, a proportion that is well above both the territory and national figures.
Education levels are very high, with 40.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and the area has a high density of schools nearby.
Earnings are significantly higher than the national figure, with 35.5% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical personal weekly income of $1,179 is among the highest for its level.
Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in most areas. About 30.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the territory and national averages.
This is a community with high levels of participation; 32.1% of people provide unpaid child care, and 21.2% are volunteers. This is higher than most similar areas.
First Nations residents in Waramanga have a First Nations unemployment rate of 0%, which is far below the national figure. Additionally, 24.6% speak a First Nations language, far above the national average.
Families with children make up 62% of households. A higher number of people live alone compared to most similar areas, and there is a slightly higher rate of one-parent families.
Separate houses are very common here, and 77.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While 32.2% of homes are owned outright, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,175 is much higher than most areas.
The area is very well served by public transport, with 21 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. However, only 2.9% of people use public transport to commute, and 10.2% work from home.
Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.8% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. About 35.4% of residents moved house in the last five years.
Full-time employment is high at 64.2%, and the workforce is concentrated in public administration, health, and professional roles. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is a little below the national figure.
The area is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people and rates for theft, burglary, and assault all being much lower than most similar areas.
Waramanga is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services. This is far above the territory average for accessibility.