Amaroo

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

Amaroo's population was around 5,967 as of November 2025, reflecting a decrease of 162 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS estimated resident population in June 2024 was 5,967, with two additional validated addresses recorded after the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 2,303 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.2% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections were used, also based on 2022. Projections indicate a population decline by 129 persons to 2041, with the 65 to 74 age group expected to grow by 137 people during this period.

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

Amaroo has had no new homes approved over the period from 2016 to 2021. This indicates a fully developed suburb with limited opportunities for new construction during this time. The absence of new supply generally supports demand for established properties and can contribute to price stability in Amaroo.

Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Amaroo has significantly less development activity during this period. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and higher expected construction cost values for established dwellings in Amaroo. This is similarly below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations may be in place since 2016.

With population projections expecting stability or decline, Amaroo should see reduced pressure on housing during this period, potentially creating opportunities for buyers of established dwellings.

Amaroo has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 20 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones include 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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AreaSearch analysis places Amaroo well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Amaroo has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.9% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 0.8%.

As of September 2025, Amaroo had 3,564 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.7%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation in Amaroo was 74.7%, exceeding the ACT's rate of 69.6%. Dominant employment sectors among residents include public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Notably, construction has a higher employment share compared to regional levels, while health care & social assistance has limited presence at 9.3% versus the regional average of 11.7%.

Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, Amaroo's employment increased by 0.8%, with labour force growing by 0.7%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, ACT saw employment rise by 1.4% and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points over the same period. Between November 2024 and November 2025, ACT's employment grew by 1.19%, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Nationally, employment growth was 0.14% during this period, with a national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Job and Skills Australia's May-25 forecasts project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 12.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Amaroo's current employment mix suggests local employment could increase by approximately 6.3% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

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

The Amaroo SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $67,228 and an average income of $76,926 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is notably high compared to national figures, with the Australian Capital Territory's median income being $68,678 and average income being $83,634. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $76,371 (median) and $87,388 (average), based on a 13.6% growth in Wage Price Index since the financial year 2022. The 2021 Census ranked Amaroo's household, family, and personal incomes highly, between the 91st and 94th percentiles nationally. Income brackets show that the largest segment comprises 31.7% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly. This pattern is similar to metropolitan regions where 34.3% fall into this income range. Amaroo demonstrates considerable affluence with 45.6% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 13.6% of income. Strong earnings place residents within the 94th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

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

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

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

Amaroo demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

In Amaroo trail regional benchmarks, 38.5% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to the SA4 region's 46.8%. This indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 17.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 35.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in primary education, 10.0% in secondary education, and 6.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Amaroo has 26 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 9 different routes that together facilitate 713 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents on average being located 216 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 101 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 shows strong performance throughout Amaroo.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population, although it is higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high, found to be approximately 58% of the total population (~3,448 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.8% and 8.8% of residents respectively. 71.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. As of 2021-09-30, 10.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (601 people), which is higher than the 8.3% in the Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges that require more attention than those for the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Amaroo was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Amaroo's population showed high cultural diversity, with 26.4% born overseas and 24.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Amaroo, accounting for 47.8%. Hinduism had a higher representation in Amaroo at 5.4%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 9.5%.

In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 27.9% of Amaroo's population, significantly higher than the regional average of 20.7%. English ancestry comprised 22.5%, while Other ancestry was lower at 11.2%, compared to the regional average of 17.2%. Notable differences were seen in Croatian (1.7% vs regional 1.3%), Spanish (0.7% vs 0.5%), and Korean (0.8% vs 1.2%) ethnic groups.

Amaroo's population is younger than the national pattern

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