Forrest · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

One-parent families

7.2%2021

One-parent families make up 7.2% of families in Forrest — among the lowest in the country, far lower than the typical area (13.2%). It ranks 61st from the bottom of 2,354 areas nationally.

Among its neighbours it's higher than Barton, but lower than Yarralumla, Red Hill (ACT) and Griffith (ACT). Within Forrest itself it ranges from 6.7% to 8.1% across its blocks.

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📍 Forrest, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Trend across censuses

6.5%7.0%7.5%8.0%20217.2%

Not directly comparable across years.

Where Forrest sits

5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%30.0%

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Forrest — lower than 97% of areas.

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One-parent families within Forrest

  1. Forrest Block 17.3%
  2. Forrest Block 27.6%
  3. Forrest Block 38.1%
  4. Forrest Block 46.7%

One-parent families in nearby areas

  1. Narrabundah13.9%
  2. Kingston (ACT)11.7%
  3. Deakin9.5%
  4. Griffith (ACT)9.4%
  5. Red Hill (ACT)8.4%
  6. Yarralumla7.3%
  7. Barton6.2%

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