Chisholm

Chisholm is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Chisholm's population is approximately 5,219 as of November 2025. This figure represents a decrease of 49 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,268. The decline was inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,221 in June 2024 and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,683 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. While Chisholm experienced a 0.9% decline from Census to June 2024, the SA3 area saw a 0.2% growth, indicating differing population trends. Natural growth contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, using 2022 as the base year. Projecting demographic shifts, the population is expected to decrease by 325 persons by 2041, with a specific increase anticipated in the 75 to 84 age group, projected to grow by 125 people.

The level of residential development activity in Chisholm is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Chisholm has seen approximately 8 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 42 homes. As of FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.4 new residents per year per dwelling were constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. New supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction value of new properties was $291,000. In FY-26, $337,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, Chisholm shows approximately 69% of the construction activity per person and places among the 18th percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established homes. This activity is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 57.0% detached houses and 43.0% attached dwellings, featuring an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges.

This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix (currently 96.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 807 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Chisholm may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely affecting the region. Notable projects include Calwell Retirement Living Precinct, Calwell Public Housing Development, Erindale Group Centre Master Plan Implementation - Stage 1, and Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Chisholm remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Chisholm has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 4.4% as of June 2025. The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 3.2% over the past year.

There are 2,839 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is 1.0% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation in Chisholm is broadly similar to ACT's 69.6%. Key industries of employment among residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. Construction is particularly notable with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 7.4% of Chisholm's workforce compared to ACT's 11.1%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 3.2% while labour force increased by 1.6%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.5 percentage points. In comparison, ACT saw employment grow by 1.9%, with a slight decrease in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Nov-25 shows ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 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 Chisholm's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Chisholm SA2 had a median income of $64,238 and an average income of $71,194. This was higher than the national average. The Australian Capital Territory had a median income of $68,678 and an average income of $83,634 during this period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.6% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for Chisholm as of September 2025 would be approximately $72,974 (median) and $80,876 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Chisholm ranked between the 83rd and 85th percentiles nationally. Income distribution showed that 38.1% of individuals earned between $1,500 and $2,999. Economic strength was evident with 33.9% of households earning more than $3,000 weekly. Housing expenses accounted for 13.8% of income, while residents had disposable incomes ranking in the 84th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Chisholm, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.9% houses and 4.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Australian Capital Territory's 79.6% houses and 20.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Chisholm stood at 29.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.7% and rented dwellings at 20.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with the Australian Capital Territory average. Median weekly rent was $410, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $2,000 and $425 respectively. Nationally, Chisholm's median monthly mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Chisholm has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.6% of all households, including 36.9% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.4%, with lone person households at 20.9% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Chisholm aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 25.6%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 46.8%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (24.3%). Educational participation is high, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.2% in primary, 8.0% in secondary, and 3.8% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Chisholm has 39 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses, with 8 individual routes in total. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 736.

Residents have excellent access to transport, with an average distance of 174 meters to the nearest stop. Service frequency is high, averaging 105 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Chisholm is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Chisholm faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (around 2,870 people), compared to 57.2% across Australian Capital Territory.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.5 and 8.8% of residents respectively, while 66.4% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 66.1% across Australian Capital Territory. The area has 16.4% of residents aged 65 and over (854 people), which is lower than the 17.6% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly inline with the general population's health profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Chisholm records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Chisholm's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 19.0% born overseas and 14.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Chisholm, accounting for 50.0% of its population. Notably, Islam is overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, comprising 2.4% versus 2.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (27.5%), English (26.5%), and Irish (8.2%). Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: Serbian is overrepresented at 0.5% in Chisholm compared to 0.4% regionally, Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%, and Macedonian at 0.4% versus 0.2%.

Chisholm's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Chisholm's median age is 37 years, slightly older than Australian Capital Territory's 35 but aligned with the national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group makes up 13.4%, higher than Australian Capital Territory, while the 25-34 cohort stands at 11.3%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 9.4% to 11.0%, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 13.5% to 15.0%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort decreased from 13.6% to 11.3%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 15.1% to 13.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Chisholm. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to increase by 107 people (47%), from 229 to 337. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 97% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both 15-24 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.