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Weetangera
2 km²
A highly walkable suburban pocket, Weetangera is an affluent residential area in the ACT. It is a community of established professionals and families, where the typical resident is 41 and most live in large, detached homes. The area stands out for its exceptionally high income levels and a workforce with a strong preference for higher education. This combination of high earnings and a family-oriented atmosphere creates a secure, settled environment with a strong sense of civic participation.
Weetangera's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 18 schools serve Weetangera.
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The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with 20.1% of people aged 65 and over. It is largely composed of married couples, and children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population.
People born overseas make up 23.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the ACT average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
About 17.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is well below the territory and national figures.
Nearly half of the population (48.0%) report no religion, which is well above both the ACT and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.9%.
This is a highly qualified area where 53.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average. Year 12 completion is also very high at 83.8%.
Incomes are among the highest at this level, with 52.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,730 is far above the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.1% of residents, which is about the same as the territory average. Mental health conditions affect 8.4% of the population.
Residents are very active in their community, with 26.4% volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most areas.
The First Nations population is small, but those residents have a typical personal income of $1,875, which is far above the national and territory averages.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children (65.9%), and very few people live alone compared to other areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 91.5% of homes being detached and 91.0% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 46.6% of homes are owned outright.
The suburb is very well connected, with 16 public transport stops and a typical drive time to the city of just 9 minutes. Most households have two or more vehicles.
About 34.0% of the population moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.7% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
A large proportion of the workforce is employed full-time (61.7%), with many working in public administration, safety, or professional and technical roles.
The area is relatively safe, with overall recorded offences being lower than most areas and a low rate of assault and motor vehicle theft.
Weetangera is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school and a park. Almost every home is also within a short walk of groceries and public transport.