South Canberra

South Canberra or the Inner South is a central district of Canberra, the capital city of Australia.

South Canberra
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Location of South Canberra
Coordinates35.3155°S 149.151°E / -35.3155; 149.151
Population27,007 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density780.5/km2 (2,021.6/sq mi)
Postcode(s)2600, 2603, 2604, 2609
Area34.6 km2 (13.4 sq mi)
Territory electorate(s)Kurrajong
Federal Division(s)Canberra
Localities around South Canberra:
Belconnen North Canberra North Canberra
Molonglo Valley South Canberra Majura
Woden Valley Jerrabomberra Queanbeyan

South Canberra is located to the south of Canberra's city centre, on the south bank of Lake Burley Griffin.

It is one of the oldest parts of Canberra, and is built in part in accordance to Walter Burley Griffin's designs. Unlike the later districts in Canberra that are built as separate satellite cities, South Canberra is only separated from North Canberra by Lake Burley Griffin. The two districts combined form the district of Central Canberra and share Civic as their central commercial area.

According to the 2016 census, South Canberra's population was 27,007.[1]

Places of note

Sites of significance

In 1984 the National Capital Development Commission commissioned the identification and documentation of sites of significance in the ACT. The results for Inner Canberra were published in 1988. Sites with both natural and cultural significance were identified. Many of these are listed on the ACT Heritage Register.

Cultural sites of significance:

Natural sites of significance:

Demographics

At the 2016 census, South Canberra had a population of 27,007 of which 48.4% were male and 51.6% were female. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 1.2 per cent of the population, which was lower than the national and territory averages. The median age of people in South Canberra was 40 years, which was slightly higher than the national median of 38 years. Children aged 0–14 years made up 14.6 per cent of the population and people aged 65 years and over made up 15.0 per cent of the population. Of people in the area aged 15 years and over, 46.3 per cent were married and 10.6 per cent were either divorced or separated.[1]

Population growth in South Canberra between the 2001 census and the 2006 census was minus 2.0 per cent; in the five years to the 2011 census, the population grew by 2.1 per cent; and in the five years to the 2016 census, the population grew by 11.8 per cent. When compared with total population growth of Australia for the same periods, being 5.78 per cent, 8.32 per cent and 8.88 respectively, population growth in South Canberra was slower than the national average except in the last period.[2][3][4][1] The median weekly income for residents within North Canberra was significantly higher than the national and territory averages.[1]

Selected historical census data for South Canberra
Census year2001[2]2006[3]2011[4]2016[1]
PopulationEstimated residents on census night24,13923,66824,15427,007
Percentage of the Australian Capital Territory population7.8% 7.3% 6.8% 6.8%
Percentage of the Australian population0.13% 0.12% 0.11% 0.12%
Birthplace and language diversity
Birthplace,
top responses		Australia70.9% 70.4% 70.4% 66.7%
England5.1% 4.4% 4.7% 4.1%
Indian/an/a1.3% 1.6%
Chinan/an/an/a1.5%
New Zealand1.6% 1.5% 1.5% 1.4%
United States0.8% 0.9% 1.1% 1.3%
Language,
top responses
(other than English)		Mandarinn/an/a1.0% 2.0%
French0.8% 0.7% 1.2% 1.6%
Italian1.6% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4%
Greek0.9% 0.9% 1.1% 0.9%
Cantonesen/a0.7% 0.7% 0.8%
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation,
top responses		No Religion21.5% 24.9% 30.8% 38.2%
Catholic25.3% 25.8% 24.3% 20.6%
Anglican21.4% 18.7% 16.9% 12.1%
Uniting Church4.1% 3.8% 3.3% 2.5%
Median weekly incomes
Personal incomeMedian weekly personal incomeA$915A$1,172A$1,376
Percentage of Australian median income196.4% 203.1% 207.9%
Family incomeMedian weekly family incomeA$2,306A$2,871A$3,178
Percentage of Australian median income196.9% 193.9% 183.3%
Household incomeMedian weekly household incomeA$1,711A$2,383A$2,333
Percentage of Australian median income166.6% 193.1% 162.2%
Dwelling structure
TypeSeparate house57.3% 55.5% 54.9% 45.3%
Semi-detached, row or terrace house, townhouse etc.10.1% 10.1% 10.1% 12.5%
Flat, unit or apartment27.8% 33.3% 34.9% 41.9%
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References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "South Canberra (SA3)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  2. Australian Bureau of Statistics (9 March 2006). "South Canberra (SSD)". 2001 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  3. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "South Canberra (SSD)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  4. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "South Canberra (SA3)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
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