Civic

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

Civic's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was approximately 5,282 by November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 447 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,835. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,271 in June 2024 and an additional 299 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,693 persons per square kilometer, placing Civic in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The 9.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeds both the state's (5.9%) and SA4 region's growth rates, positioning Civic as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% 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 by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, using 2022 as a base. Future projections anticipate exceptional growth, placing Civic in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation. By 2041, the population is expected to expand by 8,118 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 153.4% over the 17 years.

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

Civic has seen approximately 66 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 332 homes have been approved, with none yet approved in FY-26. On average, about one new resident arrives per year for each new home over these five years, indicating that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand and providing ample buyer choice while also allowing for population growth beyond current projections.

This financial year has seen $411.8 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting strong local business investment. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Civic maintains similar development levels per capita, preserving market equilibrium with surrounding areas. However, construction activity has recently intensified significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area. Notably, recent building activity consists exclusively of attached dwellings, providing accessible entry options and appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Civic is projected to add 8,105 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Civic has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects that could affect the region. Notable projects include ACT Light Rail Stage 2A (City to Commonwealth Park), Lonsdale & Girrahween - Braddon (Section 34), The Grande, and City Hill Mixed-Use Precinct. Below is a list of those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Civic demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Civic's workforce comprises highly educated individuals with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 2.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.9%.

As of June 2025, 3730 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation was 67.4%, slightly lower than ACT's 69.6%. Key employment sectors for residents were public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and accommodation & food. Civic had a notable concentration in accommodation & food, with employment levels at twice the regional average.

Health care & social assistance had limited presence, with 6.5% employment compared to the regional average of 11.7%. There were 8.3 workers per resident as of the Census, indicating Civic functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.9%, labour force grew by 1.6%, leading to a unemployment rate decrease of 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, ACT's employment grew by 1.9%, labour force expanded by 1.6%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Nov-25 showed 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 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Civic's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

The Civic SA2 region has one of the highest income levels nationally, based on the latest data from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) aggregated by AreaSearch. The median income among taxpayers in Civic SA2 for the financial year 2022 was $72,282, with an average income of $103,421. These figures compare to the Australian Capital Territory's median and average incomes of $68,678 and $83,634 respectively. As of September 2025, estimates suggest that the median income in Civic SA2 would be approximately $82,112, with an average income of around $117,486, factoring in a Wage Price Index growth of 13.6% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Civic SA2 all rank highly nationally, between the 80th and 84th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 39.8% of the community (2,102 individuals), which is similar to patterns seen at regional levels where 34.3% fall within this range. Higher earners make up a significant portion, with 34.3% exceeding $3,000 weekly, suggesting strong purchasing power in the area. High housing costs consume 19.8% of income, but despite this, disposable income remains at the 74th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Civic, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 0.0% houses and 100.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Australian Capital Territory's 39.3% houses and 60.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Civic was at 15.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged at 21.4% or rented at 62.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. Median weekly rent in Civic was $550, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $476. Nationally, Civic's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 45.0% of all households, including 5.9% couples with children, 35.5% couples without children, and 2.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 55.0%, with lone person households at 44.5% and group households comprising 10.3%. The median household size is 1.7 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.2.

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

Civic's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks significantly. 61.5% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This places Civic favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 33.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (24.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%).

Technical qualifications comprise 11.7% of educational achievements, including advanced diplomas (5.6%) and certificates (6.1%). Educational participation is notably high, with 50.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 44.3% in tertiary education, 1.2% in primary education, and 1.1% pursuing secondary education.

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

Civic has 43 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops offer a mix of train, lightrail, and bus services. The area is served by 51 individual routes that collectively provide 7,021 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 180 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 1,003 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 163 weekly trips per individual stop.

Civic's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Civic demonstrates excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 73% of the total population (3,834 people), compared to 65.3% in Australian Capital Territory and 55.3% nationally. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 10.8% of residents and asthma impacting 7.5%.

Notably, 77.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 70.8% across Australian Capital Territory. Civic has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 6.2% (328 people), compared to 11.4% in Australian Capital Territory. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with the general population's health profile.

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

Civic has a high level of cultural diversity, with 42.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 49.9% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Civic, comprising 23.4%. Judaism is overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, making up 0.4% of Civic's population.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (19.0%), English (19.0%), and Australian (16.2%). Chinese representation is substantially higher than the regional average of 5.6%. Korean (1.8%) and Indian (3.7%) are notably overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.7% and 2.0%, respectively.

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

Civic's median age is 27 years, which is significantly below the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and lower than the national average of 38 years. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Civic has a higher concentration of residents aged 15-24 at 36.3%, but fewer residents aged 5-14 at 3.1%. This concentration is well above the national average of 12.5%. Post the 2021 Census, the age group of 5 to 14 years has increased from 1.6% to 3.1% of Civic's population. Conversely, the age cohort of 45 to 54 years has decreased from 7.3% to 5.6%, and the age group of 15 to 24 years has dropped from 37.4% to 36.3%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Civic, with the age cohort of 15 to 24 years projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 2,536 people (132%) from 1,919 to 4,456.