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Weston
4 km²
A shifting population profile marks the recent growth of Weston, where a high number of seniors now live alongside many young children. This community is noticeably older than the rest of the territory, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. It is an affluent area with a highly educated workforce and typical incomes well above the national figure. These factors combine to create a professional, family-oriented suburb with a strong presence of established homeowners.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
25 schools within reach make Weston convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the territory average. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors, while 19% of the population are children under 15.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 25.3% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
English is the main language for 77.6% of the community. While 18.9% use another language at home, this is well below the territory and national figures.
Many residents claim no religion, with a rate of 46.6% that is well above the national figure.
The area is highly qualified, with 45.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—a figure far above the national average.
Incomes are very high here; 38.3% of households earn over $3,000 a week, and typical weekly personal incomes are well above the national figure.
Health needs are higher than in most areas, with 7.5% of people needing help with daily activities and 30.7% reporting a long-term health condition.
Community participation is strong, with 19.7% of people volunteering and a high number of former Defence Force members compared to other areas.
There are 36 First Nations people in the area. They have high rates of Year 12 completion and an income that is far above the national figure.
Families with children make up 60.7% of households, and the average number of people per home is 2.5, which is about the same as the territory average.
Detached houses are common, with 74.3% of homes being separate houses. Outright home ownership is also well above the national figure at 36.2%.
Public transport is very accessible, with 34 stops and 8 routes serving the area. This helps explain why 99.8% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.
The community is quite mobile, as 40% of people have moved house in the last five years.
Public administration and safety is the main employer for 31.6% of the workforce, and 63.5% of residents are employed full-time.
While the overall recorded offence rate is much higher than most areas, burglary rates are much lower.
The suburb is very walkable with a score of 7.5. Residents have easy access to parks, schools, and health services, though fewer can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.