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 Aug 2025. This reflected a decrease of 162 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,129 people. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 5,967 in June 2024 and an additional two validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population resulted in a density ratio of 2,303 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove population growth, contributing 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 ACT Government's SA2 area projections were adopted. Projections indicated an overall population decline by 129 persons to 2041, but specific age cohorts like the 65 to 74 age group were 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

Amaroo received approximately 29 dwelling approvals annually. ABS data shows 146 approvals over the past five financial years, from FY20 to FY25, with none recorded so far in FY26. The population decline suggests new supply has likely met demand, providing good buyer choice.

Commercial approvals this year totaled $11.3 million, indicating steady investment activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Amaroo has significantly less construction, supporting stronger demand and values for established dwellings. This level is also lower than national averages, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints.

With stable or declining population forecasts, Amaroo may experience reduced housing pressure, benefiting buyers.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that may affect this region. Notable initiatives 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 expected to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Amaroo significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Amaroo's workforce is well-educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.5% as of a certain past year.

Employment growth over the preceding year was estimated at 2.2%. As of June 2025, 3,686 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation in Amaroo was 74.7%, higher than ACT's 69.6%. Major employment industries among residents included public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance.

Construction showed strong specialization with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance had lower representation at 9.3% compared to the regional average of 11.7%. Limited local employment opportunities were indicated by the Census working population versus resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 2.2% while labour force grew by 1.6%, reducing the unemployment rate 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. By Sep-25, ACT employment had contracted by 0.33% (losing 1,480 jobs) with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, favourably comparing to the national unemployment rate of 4.5% but lagging national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggested that Amaroo's local employment could grow approximately by 6.3% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Amaroo's employment mix.

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

Amaroo has a median taxpayer income of $67,228 and an average income of $76,926 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is notably high compared to national figures, with the Australian Capital Territory having a median income of $68,678 and an average income of $83,634. Using Wage Price Index growth of 10.78% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes for Amaroo are approximately $74,475 (median) and $85,219 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Amaroo rank highly nationally, between the 91st and 95th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The income distribution shows that 31.7% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999, reflecting a pattern seen in the surrounding region where 34.3% fall within this range. Economic strength is evident with 45.6% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 13.6% of income, and residents' strong earnings place them in 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

In Amaroo, as per the latest Census evaluation, 78.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 21.5% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) breakdown of 66.3% houses and 33.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Amaroo stood at 22.4%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 49.6% and rented dwellings making up 28.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,158, exceeding the ACT average of $2,123. Weekly rent in Amaroo averaged $460, slightly higher than the ACT's $462. Nationally, Amaroo's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,158 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly 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% that are couples with children, 22.2% that are couples without children, and 10.6% that are 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 is 2.9 people, which matches 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 regional benchmarks show that 38.5% of residents aged 15 and over 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 prevalent, with 29.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (17.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 35.1% currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.1% in primary, 10.0% in secondary, and 6.7% in tertiary education. Amaroo School and Good Shepherd Primary School serve a combined 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 higher than the regional average of 14.9, 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, totalling 713 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good accessibility to these stops, with an average distance of 216 meters to the nearest one.

The service frequency is 101 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 27 weekly trips per 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.

Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts. Private health cover rate is exceptionally high, at approximately 58% of the total population (3,448 people). The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.8% and 8.8% of residents respectively. 71.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 76.4% across Australian Capital Territory. Amaroo has 10.1% of residents aged 65 and over (601 people), which is higher than the 8.3% in 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 showed higher cultural diversity compared to 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, making up 47.8% of its population. However, Hinduism was overrepresented compared to Australian Capital Territory figures, comprising 5.4% of Amaroo's population versus 9.5%.

The top three ancestral groups were Australian (27.9%), English (22.5%), and Other (11.2%). Notably, Croatian (1.7%) Korean (0.8%) and Spanish (0.7%) ethnicities showed higher representation in Amaroo compared to regional averages of 1.3%, 1.2% and 0.5% respectively.

Amaroo's population is younger than the national pattern

Amaroo's median age is nearly 36 years, close to the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but younger than Australia's average of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Amaroo has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (16.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.2%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 55 to 64 increased from 9.2% to 10.9%, while those aged 65 to 74 rose from 5.2% to 6.2%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 decreased from 16.5% to 15.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Amaroo. The cohort 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.