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Weston (ACT)

4 km²

Weston (ACT) has a highly educated population and household incomes well above most areas.

It also has more residents than most areas and somewhat more renters than the norm.

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📍 Weston (ACT), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population4,000▲ +22.9%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▼ -2.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.9%People aged 65 and over23.5%Children under 1519.0%People in a de facto relationship11.7%▲ +13.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 25%, followed by Seniors (65+) (23%) and Older adults (45–64) (23%).

Young adults (25–44)24.8%

Seniors (65+)23.5%

Older adults (45–64)23.0%

Children (0–14)19.0%

Youth (15–24)9.9%

Marital status

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (10%).

Married50%
Never married31%
Divorced10%
Widowed7%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by England (4%) and India (3%).

Australia71.3%

England3.0%

India2.1%

China1.3%

New Zealand1.2%

Philippines0.8%

Italy0.7%

Nepal0.6%

South Africa0.5%

Vietnam0.3%

Ancestry

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is English at 31%, followed by Australian (29%) and Irish (12%).

English34.7%

Australian33.4%

Irish13.1%

Scottish12.4%

German5.1%

Chinese3.5%

Italian3.5%

Indian3.1%

Dutch1.8%

Filipino1.4%

Language

People using another language at home18.9%

Language used at home

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is English only at 93%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Italian (1%).

English only77.6%

Mandarin1.8%

Italian0.8%

Punjabi0.5%

Arabic0.5%

Cantonese0.5%

Vietnamese0.4%

Greek0.4%

Hindi0.4%

Tagalog0.2%

Religion

People with no religion46.6%

Religious affiliation

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is No religion at 49%, followed by Christianity (42%) and Islam (3%).

No religion49%
Christianity42%
Islam3%
Hinduism2%
Buddhism2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1275.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher45.8%

Highest year of school

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is Year 12 at 82%, followed by Year 10 (11%) and Year 9 or below (4%).

Year 1275.1%

Year 1010.1%

Year 9 or below3.8%

Year 112.8%

Highest qualification level

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is Bachelor degree at 39%, followed by Postgraduate degree (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Bachelor degree33.3%

Postgraduate degree21.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.7%

Certificate III / IV10.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate7.6%

Certificate I / II0.8%

Field of qualification

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is Society & culture at 24%, followed by Management & commerce (21%) and Health (11%).

Society & culture20.9%

Management & commerce18.3%

Health9.2%

Education8.1%

Engineering & related7.2%

Natural & physical sciences6.2%

Information technology6.1%

Architecture & building4.1%

Creative arts3.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services1.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,242▲ +38.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,361▲ +32.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,082▲ +34.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week25.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week38.3%

Household income distribution

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 28%, followed by $4,000 or more (26%) and $650–$1,499 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99926.7%

$4,000 or more24.6%

$650–$1,49918.2%

$3,000–$3,99913.7%

Under $65011.6%

Personal income distribution

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by Under $650 (30%) and $650–$1,499 (28%).

$1,500–$2,99929.3%

Under $65027.4%

$650–$1,49925.5%

$3,000 or more9.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.7%People with a mental health condition9.6%People needing help with daily activities7.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

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

None63.7%

One condition20.4%

Two conditions6.5%

Three or more3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is Other condition at 19%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Mental health (17%).

Other condition10.9%

Arthritis9.9%

Mental health9.6%

Asthma8.5%

Diabetes4.4%

Heart disease4.3%

Cancer3.2%

Dementia2.3%

Lung condition1.8%

Stroke1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.7%People providing unpaid care12.6%People caring for children unpaid29.1%People who served in the Defence Force6.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▲ +4.2%since 2011 One-parent families11.3%People living alone25.9%▼ -7.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is Couples with children at 61%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children61%
Couples without children27%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 1 person (26%) and 4 people (17%).

2 people32.9%

1 person25.9%

4 people16.7%

3 people16.1%

5 people5.8%

6 or more2.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$420▲ +16.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,200▲ +1.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -20.0%since 2011 Households renting22.5%Homes owned outright36.2%Separate (detached) houses74.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms80.8%▲ +1.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 38%, followed by Owned outright (37%) and Rented (23%).

Owned with a mortgage38%
Owned outright37%
Rented23%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is Separate house at 74%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (21%) and Flat or apartment (5%).

Separate house74%
Townhouse / semi-detached21%
Flat or apartment5%

Bedrooms per home

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 37%, followed by 4 bedrooms (35%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms37.0%

4 bedrooms34.9%

2 bedrooms12.3%

5 or more8.8%

1 bedroom5.8%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $550–$749 (20%) and $200–$349 (17%).

$350–$54945.8%

$550–$74920.0%

$200–$34916.7%

Under $20011.8%

$750 or more5.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $3,000 or more (30%) and $1,000–$1,799 (20%).

$1,800–$2,99935.3%

$3,000 or more28.9%

$1,000–$1,79919.0%

Under $1,00013.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.9%▼ -23.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is 1 vehicle at 40%, followed by 2 vehicles (40%) and 3 vehicles (10%).

1 vehicle40.2%

2 vehicles39.8%

3 vehicles10.1%

No vehicle4.9%

4 or more4.9%

How people get to work

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)60.0%

Worked at home12.3%

Car (passenger)5.0%

Bus4.3%

Bicycle2.1%

Walked1.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years40.0%Recent arrivals from overseas12.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.5%Labour-force participation60.8%Employed full-time63.5%

Industries people work in

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is Public administration & safety at 32%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Professional & technical (12%).

Public administration & safety31.6%

Health care & social assistance12.4%

Professional & technical11.8%

Education & training10.6%

Construction6.4%

Retail trade4.3%

Accommodation & food4.3%

Administrative & support2.7%

Other services2.2%

Finance & insurance2.0%

Occupations people work in

In Weston (ACT), the largest group is Professionals at 37%, followed by Managers (21%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals36.1%

Managers21.0%

Clerical & administrative13.7%

Technicians & trades8.8%

Community & personal service8.4%

Sales workers5.2%

Labourers3.2%

Machinery operators & drivers1.7%

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