Amaroo

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Amaroo's population is around 5,967 as of Feb 2026. This reflects a decrease of 162 people (2.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,129 people. 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 population level equates to a density ratio of 2,303 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 54.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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

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 past five-year period. This indicates a mature, established suburb where available land for new construction is limited. For buyers, this scarcity of new housing stock typically supports property values and means competition may be primarily among existing homes.

When measured against the Australian Capital Territory, Amaroo has significantly less development activity. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Amaroo should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Amaroo has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 20 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Gungahlin Tennis Facility (Amaroo Tennis Centre), Amaroo Village Development - Block 9 Section 111, Gold Creek Homestead Precinct, and Jacka Local Centre, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Amaroo ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Amaroo possesses a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.0%, and 0.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 3,564 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.8% below the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (77.4% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 72.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 12.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in construction, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 9.3% versus the regional average of 11.7%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 0.7% alongside the labour force increasing by 1.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory, where employment grew by 0.9%, the labour force expanded by 1.2%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Amaroo. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Amaroo's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Amaroo SA2's income level is extremely high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Amaroo SA2's median income among taxpayers is $70,461 and the average income stands at $79,908, which compares to figures for the Australian Capital Territory's of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $76,986 (median) and $87,307 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Amaroo, between the 91st and 94th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.7% of residents (1,891 people), aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 34.3%. A significant 45.6% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. Housing accounts for 13.6% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 94th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Amaroo is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure within Amaroo, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to the Australian Capital Territory's 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Amaroo was lagging that of the Australian Capital Territory, at 22.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (49.6%) or rented (28.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Australian Capital Territory average at $2,158, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $460, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $2,080 and $450. Nationally, Amaroo's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Amaroo features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 81.0% of all households, comprising 47.6% couples with children, 22.2% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.0%, with lone person households at 16.9% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

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

Educational qualifications in Amaroo trail regional benchmarks, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 46.8% in the SA4 region. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 29.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (17.1%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 35.1% of residents aged 15+ 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 good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 26 active transport stops operating within Amaroo, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 48 individual routes, collectively providing 2,951 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 216 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 88%, with 5% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 12.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 421 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 113 weekly trips per individual stop.

Amaroo's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Amaroo residents. AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions shows results broadly in line with national benchmarks, with the prevalence of common health conditions being quite low among the general population, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (3,550 people), compared to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.8% and 8.8% of residents, respectively, while 71.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 10.6% of residents aged 65 and over (631 people), which is lower than the 14.3% in the Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than 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 was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 26.4% of its population born overseas and 24.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Amaroo is Christianity, which makes up 47.8% of people in Amaroo. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 5.4% of the population, compared to 4.8% across the Australian Capital Territory.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Amaroo are Australian, comprising 27.9% of the population, English, comprising 22.5% of the population, and Other, comprising 11.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Croatian is notably overrepresented at 1.7% of Amaroo (vs 0.9% regionally), Spanish at 0.7% (vs 0.5%) and Korean at 0.8% (vs 0.6%).

Amaroo's population is younger than the national pattern

At 36 years, Amaroo's median age nearly matches the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 while being somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, Amaroo has a higher concentration of 45 - 54 residents (16.3%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (11.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 55 to 64 age group has grown from 9.2% to 11.4% of the population, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 5.2% to 6.5%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 16.5% to 15.0% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 17.3% to 16.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Amaroo. The 65 to 74 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 26%, adding 99 residents to reach 490. Senior residents (65+) will drive 71% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 cohorts.