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Amaroo has an estimated 5,985 residents, down from 6,129 at the 2021 Census — a change of 144 people, or 2.3%. That puts 2,311 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, evaluations by AreaSearch place the population of Amaroo at approximately 5,985 individuals. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 6,129 people, this represents a reduction of 144 people (2.3%). This net adjustment is derived by combining the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population figure of 5,985 with an additional 3 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. Overall density stands at 2,310 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the broader benchmark across locations evaluated by AreaSearch nationwide. In recent times, inward demographic movement has been predominantly anchored by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 59.2% of total population additions.
Projections utilized by AreaSearch originate from the ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year), supplemented where needed—and for periods past 2032—by the ACT Government's SA2 age-specific projections based on 2022. Under these forward-looking estimates, the total resident base is slated to contract by 129 persons by 2041. Despite this headline decrease, particular demographics will expand, highlighted by the 65 to 74 age group, which is forecast to increase by 113 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
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Over the preceding five-year span, residential building approvals in Amaroo have been nonexistent. Such absence of activity points to a fully consolidated suburb with virtually no developable land remaining, a factor that regularly sustains strong interest in existing housing stock due to the lack of newly constructed alternatives. Construction output in Amaroo sits substantially below the broader Australian Capital Territory standard as well as the national benchmark. This pronounced shortfall in incoming dwelling stock tends to underpin pricing and demand across established homes, while underscoring the suburb's mature urban footprint and likely regulatory restrictions.
With demographic forecasts pointing to a steady or receding headcount, residential demand pressures may soften, providing advantageous conditions for home buyers in Amaroo.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Amaroo, worth an estimated $60 million. A further 70 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.41 billion. 9 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital investments, infrastructure developments, and planning schemes play a vital role in shaping local community dynamics. Within Amaroo, AreaSearch has flagged 19 key initiatives expected to impact the district. Prominent projects encompass the Gungahlin Tennis Facility (Amaroo Tennis Centre), Amaroo Village Development - Block 9 Section 111, Gold Creek Homestead Precinct, and Jacka Local Centre, with priority developments outlined in the subsequent summary.
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Gungahlin Tennis Facility (Amaroo Tennis Centre)
New regional tennis hub featuring 10 full-size ITF standard courts, 2 Hot Shots courts for junior development, a hitting wall, pavilion with female-friendly change rooms, LED lighting for night play, accessible pathways, and a 33-vehicle carpark. The facility supports diverse programs including Hot Shots, cardio tennis, school programs, and competitive leagues for all ages and abilities. Joint funding of $9.934 million from the ACT Government and $400,000 from Tennis ACT and Tennis Australia. Construction commenced September 2025 by Complex Co.Tennis ACT and affiliated clubs will operate and maintain the facility.
Jacka Local Centre
A sustainable mixed-use local centre featuring a minimum of 55 dwellings and 1,000 to 1,500 square metres of commercial and retail space. The project follows a 'shop-top' housing model and is central to the Jacka masterplan, which emphasizes all-electric living and high-quality public realms.
Amaroo Village Development - Block 9 Section 111
DA approved 3-storey development comprising 8 residential units on upper floors with 2 including ground floor multi-purpose space and undercroft parking. 580sqm site zoned CZ2 Business Zone adjacent to Amaroo Village Precinct.
Yerrabi Pond District Park Upgrades
Major upgrades including new toilet facilities near Bizant Street, improved lighting along Mirrabei Drive, enhanced parking arrangements, picnic facility upgrades, and floating wetland for water quality improvement. Popular recreation spot enhancement.
Gungahlin Community Centre
A new 25 million AUD multipurpose facility designed to serve the growing Gungahlin community. The two-storey center includes a youth hub, art workshops, a large community hall for dance and judo, and a commercial-grade kitchen. It features secure outdoor green spaces centered around a preserved 100-year-old Blakelys Redgum tree, alongside public parking and end-of-trip facilities for commuters.
Amaroo Playground Upgrade (Katherine Avenue)
New playground to be built at Amaroo local shops on Katherine Avenue. Part of 2025-26 ACT Budget investment in community facilities across Gungahlin to support growing population.
Gold Creek Homestead Precinct
An $80 million intergenerational precinct comprising the restoration of the historic 1860s Gold Creek Homestead and a major expansion of The Grove Ngunnawal retirement village. The project includes 45 premium independent living villas, featuring Australia's first retirement 'Passive House' pilot for ultra-low energy consumption. The restored Homestead officially reopened in March 2026 as a multipurpose community hub. Construction continues on a co-located 124-bed residential aged care facility by Arcare, featuring a three-storey design with a cafe, wellness gym, and cinema, targeted for completion in late 2026 or early 2027.
Gungahlin Town Centre Improvements
A comprehensive urban renewal program by the ACT Government to enhance the Gungahlin Town Centre. Key components include a major active travel project with 13 new community paths to improve walking and cycling connections, significant intersection safety upgrades at Hinder Street and Anthony Rolfe Avenue, and the Gungahlin Town Centre East Design and Place Framework for a new urban village.
3,565 residents of Amaroo are employed, from a labour force of 3,691. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 76.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,547, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Amaroo displays notable resilience and high qualification levels, supported by strong representation in essential service sectors, an unemployment level of merely 3.4%, and consistent performance over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,565, the jobless rate stood 0.6% lower than the 4.1% recorded for Australian Capital Territory, and the participation rate reached an elevated 76.7% (compared to 70.6% across Australian Capital Territory). Census findings also showed that only 12.9% of workers performed their duties from home, though pandemic-era restrictions during that period must be factored in.
Key sectors employing local residents include public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. Specialization is particularly elevated in construction, where the local employment share stands at 1.3 times the wider regional benchmark. By contrast, health care & social assistance accounts for 9.3% locally, lagging the 11.7% regional rate. Given the ratio of Census local workers to resident workers, this primarily suburban setting provides relatively few local positions internally. AreaSearch's review of ABS and SALM metrics reveals that across the 12 months leading to March 2026, Amaroo's workforce expanded by 0.1% alongside a 1.1% increase in the total labour force, resulting in a 1.0 percentage point rise in local unemployment. Across Australian Capital Territory, employment increased by 0.3%, the labour pool grew by 1.1%, and unemployment climbed 0.7 percentage points. Looking forward, national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project broad employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these sector-specific trajectories across Amaroo's industrial profile suggests potential local workforce expansion of 6.3% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (a basic weighted projection intended solely for demonstration that excludes local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Amaroo is $2,769 a week (about $144,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,207 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,461 a year against an average of $79,908. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO figures for financial year 2023 place Amaroo's median taxpayer earnings at $70,461 and the average at $79,908, ranking the SA2 among the most affluent in the country despite trailing the Australian Capital Territory median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Accounting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.44% since financial year 2023, updated figures as of March 2026 are approximated at $77,817 (median) and $88,250 (average). In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings all placed between the 91st and 94th percentiles nationally. The largest segment of earners falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket at 31.7% (1,897 people), closely aligning with the regional share of 34.3%.
High local purchasing power is evidenced by 45.6% of residents receiving upwards of $3,000 per week, disposable income sitting in the 94th percentile, an 8th decile SEIFA income score, and housing costs consuming only 13.6% of earnings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Amaroo had 2,039 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 8% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,158 a month, a total housing cost higher than 88% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, standalone houses accounted for 78.5% of Amaroo's residential stock, while other dwellings (comprising apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings) comprised 21.5%, compared to Australian Capital Territory proportions of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 22.4%, trailing the territory benchmark, while properties under a mortgage and rental arrangements constituted 49.6% and 28.0% respectively. Typical housing expenses in Amaroo exceeded broader territory figures, with median monthly mortgage payments at $2,158 and median weekly rent at $460 (against $2,080 and $450 in Australian Capital Territory).
Compared nationally, local mortgage commitments far surpass the Australian figure of $1,863, and rents significantly exceed the national mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Amaroo counted 2,039 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 81.0%, led by couples with children at 47.6%, childless couples at 22.2%, and single parent families at 10.6%. Non-family dwellings make up 19.0%, comprising single-person households at 16.9% and group arrangements at 2.1%. The average household size sits at 2.9 people, exceeding the 2.5 average across Australian Capital Territory.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.5% of adults in Amaroo hold a university qualification, including 21.7% with a bachelor degree and 12.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 17.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,484 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,081 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Amaroo falls below the broader SA4 region, as 38.5% of residents aged 15+ hold university-level qualifications compared to 46.8% regionally. Within higher education, Bachelor degrees account for 21.7%, postgraduate awards represent 12.0%, and graduate diplomas make up 4.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are held by 29.1% of the population aged 15+, consisting of certificates (17.1%) and advanced diplomas (12.0%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 35.1% of residents enrolled in educational programs. Breaking down this cohort, 12.1% attend primary school, 10.0% are in secondary schooling, and 6.7% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Amaroo reaches 21 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 2,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit in Amaroo is facilitated by 21 transport stops operating across bus networks, accommodating 41 separate routes that provide 2,237 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is accessible, placing residents an average of 221 meters from their nearest boarding point. Reflecting its commuter suburb profile, outbound travel is prevalent, with private vehicles accounting for 88% of travel and buses capturing 5%. Households maintain an average of 1.6 vehicles, higher than the regional benchmark, while a relatively low 12.9% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census amid prevailing pandemic settings.
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 319 daily trips across all servicing lines, which translates to roughly 106 weekly departures at each individual stop.
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71.2% of residents in Amaroo report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Amaroo residents demonstrate favourable overall health indicators, with AreaSearch evaluations of health conditions and mortality aligning well with national standards. While common conditions remain minimal across the general population, higher rates are observed among older, high-risk groups. Private health insurance participation is particularly strong, encompassing approximately 60% of residents (3,561 people), compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, each affecting 8.8% and 8.8% of the community, while 71.2% of people reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory.
While health outcomes across working-age residents are typical, the senior population aged 65 and over comprises 10.6% (636 people)—below the 14.2% territory share—and experiences comparatively greater health challenges, though these still rate below the national senior profile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.4% of Amaroo residents were born overseas and 24.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.9%) and English (22.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Amaroo exceeds most domestic benchmarks, evidenced by 26.4% of the population being born abroad and 24.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary faith, accounting for 47.8% of residents. The most noticeable variation above the Australian Capital Territory average (4.8%) is found in Hinduism, which represents 5.4% of the local community. Looking at parental lineage, the primary ancestries declared in Amaroo are Australian (27.9%), English (22.5%), and Other (11.2%). Furthermore, specific cultural backgrounds exhibit above-average shares relative to the wider region, including Croatian at 1.7% (compared to 0.9% regionally), Spanish at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Korean at 0.8% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Amaroo is 36, younger than 79% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 26.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Age distributions in Amaroo mirror those of Australian Capital Territory, with the greatest variance across any broad group reaching 6.7 percentage points. The estimated median age is 36, representing a rise from 35 at the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year older than the territory median of 35 recorded at that Census. Young people aged 0 - 24 have decreased from 37.0% of the population to an estimated 34.1%. Heading toward 2041, the most substantial expansion is forecast among individuals aged 65+, climbing by 184 residents (29%) to 821, whereas child, youth, and young-to-middle adult demographics are anticipated to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Amaroo
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,129 at the 2021 Census → 5,985 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (801041034). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.