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Remainder of State/Territory
1,963 km²
A high proportion of recent overseas arrivals has shaped the Remainder of State/Territory (ACT) into a diverse and transient community. This sparsely populated area is notably young, with a typical resident aged just 30. It is a high-earning pocket of the territory where typical household incomes are well above the national figure. The community is predominantly made up of young adults and families living in detached houses, creating a distinct residential character compared to the urban centre of the ACT.
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The area is far younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 30 and only 12.6% of people aged 65 or over. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most similar areas.
While 72.6% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar places, though this is still far below the ACT and national figures.
English is the main language for 79.5% of people, and while the share of people using another language at home is much higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the national average.
Religious views are split almost evenly, with 41.3% of people identifying as Christian and 41.2% reporting no religion.
Education levels are high, with 64.3% of residents completing Year 12. However, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the ACT average.
This is a wealthy area where typical household incomes are well above the national figure. About 38.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is among the highest for its level.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and a lower need for daily activity help compared to most other areas.
The area has a very strong connection to the Defence Force, with 14.8% of people having served, a figure far above the national average. Volunteering is also more common here than in most similar areas.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home and far fewer people living alone compared to the state and national averages.
The area is dominated by separate houses, though renting is far more common here than in the rest of the ACT. Most homes are large, with 67.4% having three or more bedrooms.
Car dependence is total, as every single home owns a motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Interestingly, 17.6% of people work from home, which is well above the ACT average.
The community is highly mobile, with 46.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals.
Employment is very strong, with a full-time work rate far above the national figure and a very low unemployment rate of 1.4%. Many residents work in public administration, safety, or agriculture.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the ACT average. Most homes are far from groceries, schools, and health services, though many are within a 15-minute walk of a park.