Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Deakin

4 km²

Deakin is characterised by a well-above-average share of degree-holders and high household incomes.

It's also marked by fewer residents than most areas and a slightly older population.

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📍 Deakin, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,124▲ +12.3%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▲ +4.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.3%People aged 65 and over24.5%Children under 1516.7%People in a de facto relationship7.0%▲ +1.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Deakin, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)26.3%

Seniors (65+)24.5%

Young adults (25–44)20.2%

Children (0–14)16.7%

Youth (15–24)12.3%

Marital status

In Deakin, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (29%) and Widowed (8%).

Married55%
Never married29%
Widowed8%
Divorced6%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Deakin, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by England (6%) and India (3%).

Australia69.3%

England5.1%

India2.3%

China1.4%

New Zealand1.1%

Italy0.9%

Vietnam0.8%

South Africa0.7%

Nepal0.5%

Philippines0.2%

Ancestry

In Deakin, the largest group is English at 34%, followed by Australian (26%) and Irish (11%).

English39.0%

Australian30.7%

Irish13.3%

Scottish11.6%

Chinese4.7%

Italian4.3%

German4.3%

Indian3.1%

Greek2.8%

Dutch1.4%

Language

People using another language at home17.3%

Language used at home

In Deakin, the largest group is English only at 91%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Greek (2%).

English only78.4%

Mandarin1.9%

Greek1.3%

Hindi1.2%

Italian0.9%

Cantonese0.6%

Vietnamese0.5%

Arabic0.5%

Punjabi0.3%

Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion42.3%

Religious affiliation

In Deakin, the largest group is Christianity at 47%, followed by No religion (45%) and Hinduism (3%).

Christianity47%
No religion45%
Hinduism3%
Islam2%
Buddhism2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1282.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher57.0%

Highest year of school

In Deakin, the largest group is Year 12 at 87%, followed by Year 10 (7%) and Year 9 or below (3%).

Year 1282.6%

Year 106.8%

Year 9 or below2.9%

Year 112.7%

Highest qualification level

In Deakin, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 44%, followed by Postgraduate degree (30%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (12%).

Bachelor degree40.0%

Postgraduate degree26.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate6.7%

Certificate III / IV5.8%

Certificate I / II0.5%

Field of qualification

In Deakin, the largest group is Society & culture at 29%, followed by Management & commerce (21%) and Health (14%).

Society & culture26.1%

Management & commerce19.4%

Health13.2%

Engineering & related6.1%

Education6.0%

Natural & physical sciences5.7%

Information technology4.5%

Creative arts3.9%

Architecture & building3.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services1.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,577▲ +37.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$3,117▲ +24.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$4,211▲ +39.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week37.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week48.7%

Household income distribution

In Deakin, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 41%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and $650–$1,499 (13%).

$4,000 or more38.1%

$1,500–$2,99925.3%

$650–$1,49912.5%

$3,000–$3,99910.6%

Under $6507.1%

Personal income distribution

In Deakin, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 29%, followed by Under $650 (24%) and $650–$1,499 (24%).

$1,500–$2,99927.9%

Under $65022.8%

$650–$1,49922.5%

$3,000 or more22.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.2%People with a mental health condition7.1%People needing help with daily activities5.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Deakin, the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (7%).

None64.0%

One condition20.6%

Two conditions6.2%

Three or more2.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Deakin, the largest group is Other condition at 20%, followed by Arthritis (19%) and Asthma (15%).

Other condition9.8%

Arthritis9.6%

Asthma7.4%

Mental health7.1%

Cancer5.0%

Heart disease4.6%

Diabetes3.4%

Lung condition1.5%

Dementia0.9%

Stroke0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers25.8%People providing unpaid care15.0%People caring for children unpaid28.4%People who served in the Defence Force7.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families9.5%People living alone28.5%▲ +2.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Deakin, the largest group is Couples with children at 61%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children61%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families10%
Other families0%

Household size

In Deakin, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 4 people (16%).

2 people32.8%

1 person28.5%

4 people15.6%

3 people15.2%

5 people5.2%

6 or more2.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$560▲ +25.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$3,180▲ +19.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting20.7%Homes owned outright44.2%Separate (detached) houses67.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms77.1%▲ +0.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Deakin, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (21%).

Owned outright45%
Owned with a mortgage29%
Rented21%
Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In Deakin, the largest group is Separate house at 68%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (18%) and Flat or apartment (14%).

Separate house68%
Townhouse / semi-detached18%
Flat or apartment14%

Bedrooms per home

In Deakin, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 33%, followed by 3 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

4 bedrooms32.9%

3 bedrooms31.6%

2 bedrooms15.4%

5 or more12.6%

1 bedroom7.0%

Weekly rent distribution

In Deakin, the largest group is $550–$749 at 28%, followed by $350–$549 (27%) and $750 or more (22%).

$550–$74928.0%

$350–$54927.2%

$750 or more22.0%

Under $20012.4%

$200–$34911.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Deakin, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 56%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (19%) and Under $1,000 (13%).

$3,000 or more53.7%

$1,800–$2,99918.4%

Under $1,00012.4%

$1,000–$1,79911.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.7%▼ -13.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Deakin, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 41%, followed by 1 vehicle (37%) and 3 vehicles (10%).

2 vehicles41.3%

1 vehicle36.5%

3 vehicles10.3%

No vehicle6.7%

4 or more4.8%

How people get to work

In Deakin, the largest group is Car (driver) at 66%, followed by Worked at home (17%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)57.1%

Worked at home15.0%

Car (passenger)6.4%

Walked3.4%

Bicycle2.7%

Bus2.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years42.7%Recent arrivals from overseas12.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.3%Labour-force participation60.7%Employed full-time65.4%

Industries people work in

In Deakin, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 27%, followed by Professional & technical (18%) and Health care & social assistance (14%).

Public administration & safety26.7%

Professional & technical18.0%

Health care & social assistance14.1%

Education & training8.6%

Accommodation & food5.8%

Construction4.5%

Retail trade3.5%

Finance & insurance2.8%

Other services2.7%

Arts & recreation1.9%

Occupations people work in

In Deakin, the largest group is Professionals at 45%, followed by Managers (23%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals43.8%

Managers22.2%

Clerical & administrative12.1%

Community & personal service9.1%

Sales workers4.4%

Technicians & trades3.8%

Labourers2.3%

Machinery operators & drivers0.6%

Areas within Deakin

Deakin Block 1 Deakin Block 2 Deakin Block 3 Deakin Block 4 Deakin Block 5 Deakin Block 6 Deakin Block 7 Deakin Block 8 Deakin Block 9

Nearby areas

Hughes Yarralumla Forrest Curtin Garran Red Hill (ACT)Phillip Scrivener

👥 Demographics & Identity