Belconnen

Belconnen lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Belconnen's population was around 9,417 as of Nov 2025. This showed an increase of 915 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,502 people. The change was inferred from ABS estimates: 9,414 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. Population density was 2,125 persons per square kilometer. Belconnen's growth rate of 10.8% since 2021 exceeded both its SA3 area (2.4%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted. Based on these projections, Belconnen is expected to grow by 4,963 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 52.7% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Belconnen among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Belconnen recorded approximately 209 residential properties approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1,049 homes. As of FY-26, no approvals have been recorded yet. On average, 1.1 people moved to the area per dwelling built each year between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $345,000, targeting the premium market segment.

In FY-26, $39.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Belconnen records 308.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice and indicating strong developer confidence. Recent development has consisted entirely of medium and high-density housing, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers with affordable entry pathways. The location has approximately 20 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Belconnen is projected to gain 4,960 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Population forecasts indicate Belconnen will gain 4,960 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Belconnen has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects that could affect the area. Notable projects include University of Canberra Sports Precinct, Belconnen Central developed by JW Land, Belconnen Renewable Energy Microgrid, and Ethos by Per Se Developments. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Belconnen maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Belconnen has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 4.0% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.5%.

As of September 2025, there are 6,297 residents employed, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and a workforce participation rate of 73.2%. Key industries for Belconnen's residents include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. The area has a notable concentration in accommodation & food services, with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average. However, public administration & safety shows lower representation at 22.1% compared to the regional average of 30.4%.

There are 1.7 workers for every resident in Belconnen, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.5%, labour force increased by 1.2%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory recorded employment growth of 1.4% with unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 710 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Belconnen's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Belconnen SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $56,432 with an average level standing at $68,151. This is higher than average nationally and compares to levels of $68,678 and $83,634 across Australian Capital Territory respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $64,107 (median) and $77,420 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, personal income ranks at the 79th percentile ($1,009 weekly), while household income sits at the 51st percentile. Distribution data shows that 43.5% of the population (4,096 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen regionally where 34.3% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 47th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Belconnen features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Belconnen's housing structure, as per the latest Census, had 0.5% houses and 99.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Australian Capital Territory's 69.4% houses and 30.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Belconnen stood at 11.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 22.0% and rented ones at 66.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Belconnen was $430, matching the Australian Capital Territory figure but higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, Belconnen's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Belconnen features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 51.0% of all households, including 10.6% couples with children, 32.6% couples without children, and 6.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 49.0%, with lone person households at 39.3% and group households making up 9.7%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Belconnen exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Belconnen's educational attainment notably exceeds broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 59.2% possess university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 43.8% in the SA3 area. This indicates a significant educational advantage for Belconnen, positioning it favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 32.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (22.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%).

Vocational pathways account for 18.7% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (9.7%) being the most common. Educational participation is notably high in Belconnen, with 33.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 19.1% in tertiary education, 3.3% in primary education, and 1.9% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis in Belconnen shows 38 active transport stops operating within the area. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 27 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 4588 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 254 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 655 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 120 weekly trips per individual stop.

Belconnen's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Belconnen's health outcomes show excellent results, particularly for younger age groups with low prevalence of common conditions. Private health cover stands at approximately 53%, or around 5,028 people, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 57.1%.

The most prevalent medical issues are mental health concerns (10.1%) and asthma (6.9%), while 75.2% report no medical ailments, higher than the ACT's 68.1%. Belconnen has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 9.5%, or 894 people, compared to the ACT's 15.3%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader population.

Belconnen is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Belconnen has a high level of cultural diversity, with 48.8% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 52.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Belconnen, comprising 28.2% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, making up 10.7% of Belconnen's population.

The top three ancestry groups are Other at 19.7%, English at 17.6%, and Australian at 15.8%. Korean (1.5%) and Chinese (12.2%) ethnicities are notably overrepresented in Belconnen compared to regional averages, while Spanish is slightly overrepresented at 0.7%.

Belconnen hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Belconnen's median age is 30, which is lower than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 and significantly younger than Australia's median age of 38. The age profile indicates that individuals aged 25-34 are particularly prevalent at 36.6%, while those aged 5-14 constitute a smaller proportion at 4.4% compared to the Australian Capital Territory. This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. Post-2021 Census data reveals that the 0-4 age group has grown from 4.5% to 5.2% of the population, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 37.8% to 36.6%. By 2041, Belconnen's age composition is projected to experience significant shifts, with the 25-34 age group expected to increase substantially by 1,294 people (38%) from 3,445 to 4,740.