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Wright
1 km²
A short commute and a walk to the park define daily life in Wright, a young and highly educated community. The typical resident is just 32, making it one of the youngest areas in the region. This youthful energy is reflected in a high number of children and families, supported by a professional workforce with typical incomes well above the national figure. It is a dynamic place where many residents have arrived from overseas or moved in recently.
Wright's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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Wright is noticeably younger than the rest of the territory, with 20.2% of people being children under 15. Seniors are rare here, as those aged 65 and over make up only 4.5% of the population.
The community is very diverse, with 38.2% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian and English are among the most common ancestries after Australian.
Language diversity is high, with 37.1% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, though only 2.1% of people speak little or no English.
About 40.4% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the territory average. Other significant groups include Hindus at 11.3% and Muslims at 5.8%.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 54.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 86% of residents completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $2,559, which is well above the national figure. High earners are common, with 26.4% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 21.9% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.5% of the population.
Many residents are active in their families, with 30% providing unpaid childcare. This is well above the national figure, while unpaid care for others is much lower than most areas at 8.5%.
First Nations residents in Wright have a high rate of Year 12 completion at 77.3%. Personal income for this group is also far above the national average.
Most households are families, with 61.3% being couples with children. About 26.8% of people live alone, which is slightly higher than in most other areas.
The area has a high proportion of apartments (49.9%) and very few homes owned outright. Renting is common for 31.1% of households, with typical weekly rents at $461.
Most people drive to work, but 5% use public transport, which is a little above the national average. The community is well-connected, with a very short 11-minute drive to the city.
The population is highly mobile, as 62.8% of people moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 20.6% of the community.
The workforce is very active, with 82.2% of adults working or looking for work. Many are employed in public administration and safety, and 72.5% work full-time.
The area is relatively safe with a low rate of assault, though motor vehicle theft is much higher than in most similar areas. The overall crime rate has fallen by 20% over five years.
Wright is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Most residents can also walk to groceries and health services within 15 minutes.