Postcode · Area profile

2612, ACT

9 km²

2612, ACT stands out for one of the most highly educated populations in the country, with a younger age profile than most.

Beyond that, it has a high share of renters and household incomes well above most areas.

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📍 2612, ACT, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population18,965▲ +29.3%since 2011 Median age30 yrs▲ +3.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.1%People aged 65 and over10.1%Children under 158.0%People in a de facto relationship19.7%▲ +38.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 42%, followed by Youth (15–24) (23%) and Older adults (45–64) (17%).

Young adults (25–44)41.6%

Youth (15–24)23.2%

Older adults (45–64)17.3%

Seniors (65+)10.1%

Children (0–14)8.0%

Marital status

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is Never married at 62%, followed by Married (28%) and Divorced (6%).

Never married62%
Married28%
Divorced6%
Widowed2%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is Australia at 83%, followed by China (5%) and England (4%).

Australia65.6%

China4.0%

England3.5%

India2.3%

New Zealand1.4%

Philippines0.7%

Vietnam0.6%

South Africa0.6%

Nepal0.4%

Italy0.3%

Ancestry

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is English at 30%, followed by Australian (25%) and Irish (12%).

English34.0%

Australian29.0%

Irish14.1%

Scottish11.7%

Chinese8.3%

German4.9%

Italian3.6%

Indian2.8%

Dutch1.9%

Greek1.3%

Language

People using another language at home20.8%

Language used at home

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is English only at 88%, followed by Mandarin (6%) and Cantonese (1%).

English only72.9%

Mandarin4.8%

Cantonese1.2%

Hindi0.9%

Vietnamese0.8%

Italian0.5%

Arabic0.4%

Greek0.4%

Tagalog0.3%

Punjabi0.2%

Religion

People with no religion56.1%

Religious affiliation

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is No religion at 61%, followed by Christianity (31%) and Hinduism (3%).

No religion61%
Christianity31%
Hinduism3%
Buddhism2%
Islam2%
Other religions1%
Judaism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1285.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher57.6%

Highest year of school

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is Year 12 at 92%, followed by Year 10 (4%) and Year 11 (2%).

Year 1285.9%

Year 103.8%

Year 112.0%

Year 9 or below1.5%

Highest qualification level

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 45%, followed by Postgraduate degree (31%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (8%).

Bachelor degree39.9%

Postgraduate degree27.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma7.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate7.2%

Certificate III / IV6.4%

Certificate I / II0.8%

Field of qualification

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is Society & culture at 35%, followed by Management & commerce (20%) and Natural & physical sciences (9%).

Society & culture30.6%

Management & commerce17.7%

Natural & physical sciences7.5%

Information technology6.2%

Health6.1%

Engineering & related5.6%

Creative arts4.7%

Education4.2%

Architecture & building2.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services1.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,425▲ +48.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,371▲ +26.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,320▲ +29.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week26.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week36.8%

Household income distribution

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $4,000 or more (25%) and $650–$1,499 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99935.4%

$4,000 or more23.3%

$650–$1,49914.3%

$3,000–$3,99913.5%

Under $6508.4%

Personal income distribution

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and Under $650 (21%).

$1,500–$2,99933.4%

$650–$1,49929.9%

Under $65019.5%

$3,000 or more10.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.1%People with a mental health condition11.1%People needing help with daily activities2.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is None at 73%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (5%).

None66.9%

One condition19.0%

Two conditions4.8%

Three or more1.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is Mental health at 27%, followed by Other condition (21%) and Asthma (20%).

Mental health11.1%

Other condition8.6%

Asthma8.4%

Arthritis5.2%

Cancer2.1%

Heart disease2.1%

Diabetes2.0%

Lung condition0.8%

Stroke0.4%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.7%People providing unpaid care8.0%People caring for children unpaid14.3%People who served in the Defence Force14.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework12.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families7.3%People living alone38.9%▲ +5.1%since 2011

Family composition

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is Couples without children at 50%, followed by Couples with children (41%) and One-parent families (7%).

Couples without children50%
Couples with children41%
One-parent families7%
Other families2%

Household size

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is 2 people at 39%, followed by 1 person (39%) and 3 people (12%).

2 people39.1%

1 person38.9%

3 people12.0%

4 people7.0%

5 people2.4%

6 or more0.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$490▲ +22.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,987▼ -9.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -9.1%since 2011 Households renting52.3%Homes owned outright19.0%Separate (detached) houses20.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms34.7%▼ -12.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is Rented at 53%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Owned outright (19%).

Rented53%
Owned with a mortgage27%
Owned outright19%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 65%, followed by Separate house (21%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (14%).

Flat or apartment65%
Separate house21%
Townhouse / semi-detached14%

Bedrooms per home

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 35%, followed by 1 bedroom (29%) and 3 bedrooms (21%).

2 bedrooms34.7%

1 bedroom29.1%

3 bedrooms21.1%

4 bedrooms10.7%

5 or more3.0%

Studio / none0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $550–$749 (26%) and $200–$349 (11%).

$350–$54944.1%

$550–$74925.8%

$200–$34910.8%

$750 or more8.6%

Under $2008.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 33%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (33%) and $3,000 or more (24%).

$1,000–$1,79932.1%

$1,800–$2,99931.6%

$3,000 or more23.7%

Under $1,0009.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle13.9%▼ -22.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 54%, followed by 2 vehicles (25%) and No vehicle (14%).

1 vehicle53.8%

2 vehicles24.6%

No vehicle13.9%

3 vehicles5.6%

4 or more2.2%

How people get to work

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is Car (driver) at 41%, followed by Walked (28%) and Worked at home (14%).

Car (driver)34.9%

Walked24.1%

Worked at home11.6%

Bicycle5.8%

Bus4.9%

Car (passenger)3.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years68.1%Recent arrivals from overseas22.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.1%Labour-force participation75.4%Employed full-time73.2%

Industries people work in

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 46%, followed by Professional & technical (14%) and Education & training (9%).

Public administration & safety45.6%

Professional & technical13.9%

Education & training8.7%

Health care & social assistance6.3%

Accommodation & food5.5%

Retail trade3.8%

Construction2.8%

Arts & recreation1.9%

Other services1.9%

Administrative & support1.5%

Occupations people work in

In 2612, ACT, the largest group is Professionals at 40%, followed by Managers (28%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals39.6%

Managers27.1%

Clerical & administrative12.1%

Community & personal service8.3%

Technicians & trades4.2%

Sales workers3.7%

Labourers2.1%

Machinery operators & drivers0.7%

Areas within 2612, ACT

Braddon Campbell Duntroon Reid Turner

Nearby areas

2602, ACT 2601, ACT 2603, ACT 2600, ACT 2604, ACT 2911, ACT 2609, ACT 2605, ACT

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