Amaroo
Statistical Area - sa2

Amaroo has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Amaroo's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was around 5,967 as of November 2025. This figure represents a decrease of 162 people, equivalent to approximately 2.6%, since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,129. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,967 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,303 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, using 2022 as the base year, are adopted. Population projections indicate a decline in overall population over this period, with Amaroo's population expected to shrink by 129 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, notably the 65 to 74 age group which is projected to expand by 137 people.

The level of residential development activity in Amaroo is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Development activity data is being compiled for this area.

Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Amaroo shows substantially reduced construction. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Amaroo may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Amaroo has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 23rdth percentile nationally

AreaSearch identified 20 projects likely to impact the area, with key ones being Gungahlin Tennis Facility (Amaroo Tennis Centre), Amaroo Village Development - Block 9 Section 111, Gold Creek Homestead Precinct, and Jacka Local Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Amaroo demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Amaroo has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.5%, lower than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) 3.4%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.2%. As of June 2025, 3,686 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below the ACT average and workforce participation at 74.7%, higher than the ACT's 69.6%. Dominant employment sectors include public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Amaroo has a particular specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 9.3% versus the regional average of 11.7%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data on working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2%, labour force grew by 1.6%, and unemployment fell by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, ACT saw employment grow by 1.9%, labour force expand by 1.6%, and unemployment fall by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase in employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Amaroo's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on 1 July 2022 for financial year 2022, Amaroo had a median income among taxpayers of $67,228. The average income level stood at $76,926, which was among the highest in Australia compared to the ACT's levels of $68,678 and $83,634 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Amaroo would be approximately $76,371 (median) and $87,388 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census data, household, family, and personal incomes in Amaroo ranked highly nationally, between the 91st and 95th percentiles. The earnings profile showed that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominated with 31.7% of residents (1,891 people), aligning with regional levels where this cohort represented 34.3%. This indicated considerable affluence in Amaroo, with 45.6% earning over $3,000 per week and supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounted for 13.6% of income, while strong earnings placed residents within the 95th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

Amaroo is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Amaroo's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Australian Capital Territory's 66.3% houses and 33.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Amaroo was at 22.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.6% and rented ones at 28.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,158, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,123. Median weekly rent in Amaroo was $460, slightly above the Australian Capital Territory figure of $462. Nationally, Amaroo's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,158 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $460 compared to the national figure of $375.

Amaroo features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 81.0 percent of all households, including 47.6 percent couples with children, 22.2 percent couples without children, and 10.6 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.0 percent, with lone person households at 16.9 percent and group households comprising 2.1 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which aligns with the Australian Capital Territory average.

Educational achievement in Amaroo places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Amaroo trail's educational qualifications show that 38.5% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to the SA4 region's 46.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 29.1% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 17.1%. Current educational participation is high, with 35.1% enrolled in formal education: primary (12.1%), secondary (10.0%), and tertiary (6.7%).

Amaroo School and Good Shepherd Primary School serve a total of 2,484 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1081. There is one primary and one K-12 school in the area. It functions as an education hub with 41.6 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 14.7, attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Amaroo has 26 operational public transport stops. These are served by buses along nine different routes. Each week, these routes facilitate 713 passenger trips.

Residents have good access to transport, with an average distance of 216 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 101 daily trips across all routes, which amounts to approximately 27 weekly trips per individual stop.

Amaroo's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Amaroo.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 58% of the total population (3,448 people) have private health cover, a rate found to be exceptionally high. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.8% and 8.8% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 71.2%, report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 76.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. Amaroo has 10.1% of its population aged 65 and over (601 people), which is higher than the 8.3% figure in the Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, requiring more attention than the broader population.

Amaroo was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Amaroo's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 26.4% born overseas and 24.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Amaroo, comprising 47.8% of its population. Hinduism, however, was overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, making up 5.4% of Amaroo's population versus 9.5%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (27.9%), English (22.5%), and Other (11.2%). Notably, Croatian, Korean, and Spanish ethnicities had higher representations in Amaroo compared to regional averages: Croatian at 1.7% versus 1.3%, Korean at 0.8% versus 1.2%, and Spanish at 0.7% versus 0.5%.

Amaroo's population is younger than the national pattern

Amaroo's median age is nearly matching the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 years at 36 years, while being somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Amaroo has a higher concentration of residents aged 45-54 (16.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.2%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 55 to 64 has grown from 9.2% to 10.9%, while the population aged 65 to 74 increased from 5.2% to 6.2%. Conversely, the population aged 5 to 14 has declined from 16.5% to 15.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Amaroo. The population aged 65 to 74 is projected to grow by 32%, adding 118 residents to reach 490. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 67% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 35 to 44.