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Hall
2 km²
A much older population than the national average marks Hall, where the typical resident is 47. This small community of 298 people is defined by high home ownership and comfortable incomes. It is a place where large, detached houses are the norm and many residents have reached retirement age. The area has seen its population shrink by 10% since 2011, reflecting a shift toward a more senior demographic.
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The area is far older than the rest of the ACT, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 27.2% of the population. This group has grown significantly, rising 14 points since 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.0% of the community.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.4% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.
English is the primary language for 93.3% of the community. While 5.4% of people use another language at home, there are no residents who speak little or no English.
About 44% of residents have no religion, a figure similar to the ACT average. This represents a significant increase of 18 points since 2011, while 51% of the community identifies as Christian.
The community is well-qualified, with 37.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and the proportion of people who finished Year 12 has risen to 71.2%.
Incomes are high here, with a typical family earning $3,208 a week, well above the national figure. Since 2011, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen by 15 points.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the ACT, affecting 33.6% of people. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most similar areas.
Residents are highly active in their community, with 25.1% volunteering—a rate far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 17.1% of people providing care for others.
Homes here tend to be larger than average, with 2.8 people per household. Most families are couples with children, who make up 67.6% of the community.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, 86.7% of which are detached. A striking 50.5% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the state and national figures.
Cars are essential in Hall, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is not used for commuting, although 17.7% of workers operate from home.
The population is very stable, with only 29% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas, though full-time employment is lower than the ACT average. Public administration and professional roles are the most common industries.
While residents are within easy reach of parks and public transport, the area is not walkable for daily needs. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.