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 was around 5,967 as of August 2025, a decrease of 162 people from the 2021 Census figure of 6,129. This change is inferred from ABS estimates of 5,967 in June 2024 and two validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 2,303 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.2% of recent population gains. ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a 2022 base year, are adopted.

For areas not covered and years post-2032, ACT Government's SA2 area projections using a 2022 base are used. Population projections indicate a decline of 129 persons by 2041, but the 65 to 74 age group is projected to grow 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 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 has identified a total of 21 projects that are likely to impact the area, with changes to local infrastructure being significant influencers on performance. Notable projects include the Gungahlin Tennis Facility, Amaroo Village Development - Block 9 Section 111, Throsby Residential Development, and Gold Creek Homestead Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Amaroo's workforce is highly educated with strong representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate stood at 2.5% as of June 2025, below the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) average of 3.4%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.2%. As of June 2025, 3,686 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% lower than the ACT's 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. Employment specialization in construction is notable, with a share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 9.3% compared to the regional average of 11.7%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2%, labour force grew by 1.6%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In comparison, ACT's employment grew by 1.9% during the same period. State-level data to Sep-25 shows ACT employment contracted by 0.33% (losing 1,480 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase 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, assuming constant population projections.

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 the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Amaroo had a median income among taxpayers of $67,228 with the average level standing at $76,926. These figures are among the highest in Australia and compare to levels of $68,678 and $83,634 across Australian Capital Territory respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.78% from July 2022 to March 2025, current estimates would be approximately $74,475 (median) and $85,219 (average). From the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Amaroo, between the 91st and 95th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 31.7% of residents (1,891 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, aligning with regional levels where this cohort likewise represents 34.3%. A significant portion of Amaroo's population, 45.6%, earns over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings in the area. Housing accounts for 13.6% of income, while strong earnings rank residents within the 95th 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

Amaroo's dwelling structure, 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 66.3% houses and 33.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Amaroo stood 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. The median weekly rent figure in Amaroo was $460, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $462. Nationally, Amaroo's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,158 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 19.0%, with lone person households at 16.9% and group households comprising 2.1%. 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

In Amaroo Trail region, 38.5% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to the SA4 regional average of 46.8%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 29.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (17.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 35.1% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in primary, 10.0% in secondary, and 6.7% pursuing tertiary education. Amaroo School and Good Shepherd Primary School serve a total of 2,484 students. Amaroo demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1081). The educational mix includes one primary school and one K-12 school. The area functions as an education hub with 41.6 school places per 100 residents, significantly above 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 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 9 different routes that collectively facilitate 713 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these services is considered good, with residents on average being located 216 meters from the nearest stop.

Each day sees an average of 101 trips across all routes, which translates 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 (3448 people) has private health cover. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.8% and 8.8% of residents respectively. 71.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. As of June 20XX, 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 of 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 have a higher proportion born overseas, at 26.4%, compared to most local markets. Similarly, 24.6% of Amaroo residents spoke a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Amaroo, with 47.8% adherents.

Hinduism, however, 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, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 20.7%. English ancestry was also notable at 22.5%, while Other ancestry was lower at 11.2%, compared to the regional average of 17.2%. Certain ethnic groups showed significant differences in representation: Croatian at 1.7% (vs regional 1.3%), Korean at 0.8% (vs 1.2%), and Spanish at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).

Amaroo's population is younger than the national pattern

At age 36 years, Amaroo's median age is nearly matching the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 years while somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Relative 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 Census dates of 9 August 2021 and 31 October 2021, the age group of 55 to 64 grew from 9.2% to 10.9%, while the age group of 65 to 74 increased from 5.2% to 6.2%. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 14 declined from 16.5% to 15.0%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Amaroo. The age group of 65 to 74 shows the strongest projected growth at 32%, adding 118 residents to reach a total of 490. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 67% of population growth, underscoring trends towards demographic aging. Conversely, population declines are projected for the age groups of 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 years.