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Brindabella
1,615 km²
Families and children are central to the community of Brindabella, where 19.2% of residents are under 15. This large-scale area has a population of 82,954, though it has shrunk by 15% since 2011. It is a relatively affluent region where typical weekly family incomes reach $2,716, well above the national figure. The community is characterized by large households and a strong presence of detached housing, reflecting a suburban quality of life in the Australian Capital Territory.
28 schools within reach make Brindabella convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 38, making the area noticeably older than the territory average. While the proportion of children is higher than most similar areas, the number of seniors has risen by 6.4 points since 2011 to reach 15.3%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 21.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.
English is the primary language for 81% of the community. About 15.9% of people use another language at home, though this is well below the figures for both the territory and the nation.
A shift away from organized religion is evident, with those reporting no religion rising 16 points since 2011 to reach 42%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 45.6%.
Education levels are high, with 68.4% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national figure. A little above the national average, 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 34.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 21.2% of households reached this level.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 32% of residents. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than the national figure, reported by 10.8% of the population.
Caregiving is a prominent feature of local life, as 31.2% of people provide unpaid childcare, well above the national figure. Additionally, 5.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up nearly 60% of all families.
The area is dominated by large homes, with 88.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much less common here than in the rest of the territory, with only 20.6% of households renting.
Car dependence is high, with 66.9% of people driving to work and only 2.7% using public transport. However, the area is well served by infrastructure, with 496 public transport stops.
The population is relatively stable, as only 33.5% of residents have moved in the last five years—much lower than most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.
Employment is strong and the unemployment rate is low at 3.6%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, which accounts for 29.3% of all jobs.
The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a short walk of a park or school. However, it is far below the territory average for access to groceries and health services.