Canberra Population

Canberra population is not big for a capital city. The capital of Australia is much smaller than other major cities. But its population is younger.

The whole of Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has just over 350,000 inhabitants and most of them reside in the city.

ACT, the smallest of all the country's states and territories has the highest population density: 148 people per sq km compared to the average unusual 3 for all Australia.

If you check the data provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (www.abs.gov.au), you will see that the population of Canberra is relatively young.

Its median age is less than 35 years, which is second only to the Northern Territories in terms of youth. There, the median age is just about 32.

Overall in Australia, half the people are 37 years young or less, and the other half older.

Also the percentage of people between 20 and 34 years old is much higher in the capital city than in the rest of the country. This means young persons choose Canberra for their studies or work.

The population of the capital of Australia is highly skilled, with many being involved in a professional or managerial activity.

So what kind of jobs should people expect in the capital of the country? And what else is there to know? Check these pages for more information.