Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Narrabundah

4 km²

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

It's also marked by somewhat more renters than the norm and a modest population.

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📍 Narrabundah, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,455▲ +13.8%since 2011 Median age40 yrs▲ +2.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.2%People aged 65 and over18.5%Children under 1517.7%People in a de facto relationship11.8%▲ +10.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Narrabundah, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 27%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)27.0%

Older adults (45–64)25.9%

Seniors (65+)18.5%

Children (0–14)17.7%

Youth (15–24)11.1%

Marital status

In Narrabundah, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (38%) and Divorced (9%).

Married44%
Never married38%
Divorced9%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Narrabundah, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by England (4%) and India (3%).

Australia66.2%

England3.4%

India2.6%

Nepal1.4%

New Zealand1.3%

China1.2%

Philippines1.0%

Vietnam0.7%

Italy0.6%

South Africa0.3%

Ancestry

In Narrabundah, the largest group is English at 30%, followed by Australian (28%) and Irish (12%).

English31.5%

Australian30.2%

Irish12.7%

Scottish10.4%

German4.6%

Italian4.3%

Chinese4.0%

Indian3.3%

Dutch1.6%

Greek1.6%

Language

People using another language at home23.0%

Language used at home

In Narrabundah, the largest group is English only at 90%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Arabic (1%).

English only70.0%

Mandarin1.9%

Arabic1.1%

Italian0.9%

Hindi0.9%

Greek0.8%

Vietnamese0.7%

Cantonese0.6%

Punjabi0.6%

Tagalog0.3%

Religion

People with no religion45.9%

Religious affiliation

In Narrabundah, the largest group is No religion at 49%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Hinduism (4%).

No religion49%
Christianity40%
Hinduism4%
Islam3%
Buddhism2%
Other religions1%
Judaism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1275.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher48.0%

Highest year of school

In Narrabundah, the largest group is Year 12 at 81%, followed by Year 10 (10%) and Year 9 or below (5%).

Year 1275.1%

Year 109.6%

Year 9 or below4.8%

Year 113.2%

Highest qualification level

In Narrabundah, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 39%, followed by Postgraduate degree (28%) and Certificate III / IV (13%).

Bachelor degree33.6%

Postgraduate degree24.2%

Certificate III / IV11.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate6.7%

Certificate I / II0.9%

Field of qualification

In Narrabundah, the largest group is Society & culture at 28%, followed by Management & commerce (21%) and Health (9%).

Society & culture24.6%

Management & commerce18.0%

Health7.9%

Engineering & related6.8%

Education6.3%

Natural & physical sciences5.6%

Information technology5.1%

Creative arts4.7%

Architecture & building3.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,250▲ +29.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,353▲ +28.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,223▲ +28.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week26.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week38.7%

Household income distribution

In Narrabundah, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 28%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and $650–$1,499 (17%).

$4,000 or more26.7%

$1,500–$2,99926.6%

$650–$1,49916.6%

Under $65013.5%

$3,000–$3,99912.0%

Personal income distribution

In Narrabundah, the largest group is Under $650 at 32%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and $650–$1,499 (25%).

Under $65029.3%

$1,500–$2,99928.0%

$650–$1,49923.4%

$3,000 or more11.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.5%People with a mental health condition10.4%People needing help with daily activities6.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Narrabundah, the largest group is None at 68%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (7%).

None64.0%

One condition20.8%

Two conditions6.3%

Three or more2.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Narrabundah, the largest group is Other condition at 22%, followed by Mental health (20%) and Arthritis (17%).

Other condition11.6%

Mental health10.4%

Arthritis8.7%

Asthma7.9%

Diabetes3.5%

Heart disease3.2%

Cancer3.0%

Dementia2.0%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.0%People providing unpaid care12.0%People caring for children unpaid26.5%People who served in the Defence Force6.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework18.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▲ +4.3%since 2011 One-parent families13.9%People living alone30.4%▼ -4.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Narrabundah, the largest group is Couples with children at 60%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children60%
Couples without children25%
One-parent families14%
Other families1%

Household size

In Narrabundah, the largest group is 2 people at 31%, followed by 1 person (30%) and 4 people (16%).

2 people31.0%

1 person30.4%

4 people16.1%

3 people15.8%

5 people5.2%

6 or more1.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$440▲ +15.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,392▲ +8.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting36.2%Homes owned outright26.3%Separate (detached) houses68.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms67.9%▲ +1.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Narrabundah, the largest group is Rented at 37%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Owned outright (27%).

Rented37%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Owned outright27%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Narrabundah, the largest group is Separate house at 68%, followed by Flat or apartment (19%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (13%).

Separate house68%
Flat or apartment19%
Townhouse / semi-detached13%

Bedrooms per home

In Narrabundah, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 2 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (21%).

3 bedrooms42.6%

2 bedrooms26.0%

4 bedrooms21.0%

1 bedroom4.9%

5 or more4.3%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Narrabundah, the largest group is $350–$549 at 36%, followed by Under $200 (24%) and $550–$749 (20%).

$350–$54934.0%

Under $20022.3%

$550–$74918.5%

$200–$34912.9%

$750 or more7.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Narrabundah, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 37%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and $1,000–$1,799 (18%).

$3,000 or more34.9%

$1,800–$2,99930.7%

$1,000–$1,79916.9%

Under $1,00012.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.0%▼ -34.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Narrabundah, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 44%, followed by 2 vehicles (37%) and 3 vehicles (9%).

1 vehicle43.8%

2 vehicles37.3%

3 vehicles9.0%

No vehicle7.0%

4 or more2.9%

How people get to work

In Narrabundah, the largest group is Car (driver) at 67%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)57.2%

Worked at home11.9%

Car (passenger)6.0%

Bus4.3%

Bicycle4.0%

Walked2.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years47.3%Recent arrivals from overseas15.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.6%Labour-force participation62.7%Employed full-time67.3%

Industries people work in

In Narrabundah, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 35%, followed by Professional & technical (13%) and Health care & social assistance (11%).

Public administration & safety33.7%

Professional & technical12.2%

Health care & social assistance10.3%

Education & training8.3%

Accommodation & food6.4%

Retail trade5.7%

Construction5.6%

Administrative & support2.6%

Other services2.4%

Transport & warehousing1.8%

Occupations people work in

In Narrabundah, the largest group is Professionals at 37%, followed by Managers (23%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals36.4%

Managers22.5%

Clerical & administrative11.6%

Community & personal service8.3%

Technicians & trades7.3%

Sales workers5.3%

Labourers4.4%

Machinery operators & drivers1.7%

Areas within Narrabundah

Narrabundah Block 1 Narrabundah Block 2 Narrabundah Block 3 Narrabundah Block 4 Narrabundah Block 5 Narrabundah Block 6 Narrabundah Block 7 Narrabundah Block 8 Narrabundah Block 9 Narrabundah Block 10 Narrabundah Block 11 Narrabundah Block 12 Narrabundah Block 13 Narrabundah Block 14 Narrabundah Block 15 Narrabundah Block 16

Nearby areas

Griffith (ACT)Kingston (ACT)Fyshwick Red Hill (ACT)Barton Forrest Canberra East Russell

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