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Kurrajong
289 km²
The population of Kurrajong shrank by 44% since 2011, but the area has become more affluent and highly educated. It is now a young and professional community, with a typical resident aged just 33. Many people live here alone in rental apartments, creating a distinct atmosphere compared to other parts of the territory. This shift is seen in the high number of university degrees and the strong presence of public sector workers.
Kurrajong's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Kurrajong is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
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Residents here are noticeably younger than the national figure, with only 12.2% being children. A high proportion of people are in de facto relationships, which rose to 16.6% since 2011, well above the Australian average.
About 27.7% of the community was born overseas, which is about the same as the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 72.4% of the area, though 20.8% use another language at home. This is higher than most similar areas, but still well below the territory average.
A majority of the community reports no religion, at 53.3%. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 22 points since 2011.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 53.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and is consistent with the high number of professionals living here.
Typical weekly family incomes are $3,293, which is well above the national figure. Since 2011, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 15 points.
Mental health conditions are reported by 11.0% of residents, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is much lower than the usual figure.
Volunteering is very common here, with 23.3% of people helping out, well above the national average. The area also has a strong Defence Force connection, with 7.7% of people having served.
Living arrangements are quite unique, as 35.0% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why typical homes are smaller, with only 2.2 people per house.
Rental properties are very common, with 43.2% of households renting, far above the national average. Apartments are the most frequent home type at 46.2%, and typical weekly rents have risen by $85 since 2011 to reach $480.
Public transport is used more often here than in most areas, and 9.8% of homes have no car. This is supported by a high number of public transport stops and routes.
The community is very mobile, with 58.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 21.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
Jobs are heavily concentrated in public administration and safety, which employs 36.2% of the workforce. Most people are working or looking for work, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
The area is very walkable, with 93.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' network. Most residents can easily reach groceries and health services on foot.