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 of May 2026, is approximately 5,361 people. This figure represents a growth of 526 individuals, marking a 10.9% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,835. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 5,361 as of June 2025 and an additional 300 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,749 persons per square kilometer, placing Civic in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth rate exceeded both the state's (8.3%) and the SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.2% 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 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 population dynamics predict exceptional growth, placing Civic in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally. By 2041, the area is expected to expand by 6,948 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 129.6% over the 16-year period.

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 FY21 to FY25, around 332 homes were approved, with none yet approved in FY26. On average, one new resident arrives per year for each new home approved between FY21 and FY25, indicating that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction cost value of these homes is $319,000, which is somewhat higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development. This financial year has seen $411.8 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Civic shows comparable construction activity per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. This level of activity is well above the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area.

All new construction in Civic has been comprised of medium and high-density housing, focusing on higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Civic is projected to add 6,948 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 20thth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 29 projects that could impact the area significantly. Key projects among these include ACT Light Rail Stage 2A (City to Commonwealth Park), Canberra Lyric Theatre (Theatre Centre Transformation Stage 1), and Crystalbrook Aurora. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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

Civic has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.5% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.4%. As of December 2025, there were 3,720 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3%, below the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation was 74.6%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 70.5%. According to Census responses, 13.6% of residents worked from home. The leading employment industries were public administration & safety, professional & technical, and accommodation & food. Civic had a particular specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level.

Health care & social assistance had limited presence, at 6.5% compared to the regional 11.7%. There were 8.3 workers for every resident as of the Census, indicating Civic functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.4%, labour force increased by 1.2%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory recorded employment growth of 0.9%, labour force growth of 1.2%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment to expand by 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.

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

The median taxpayer income in Civic SA2 was $72,588 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2023. The average income was $102,122. This places Civic SA2 among the top percentile nationally, contrasting with the Australian Capital Territory's median income of $72,206 and average income of $85,981 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Civic SA2 would be approximately $80,166 (median) and $112,784 (average) as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 shows household, family, and personal incomes in Civic SA2 ranked highly nationally, between the 80th and 84th percentiles. The distribution data indicates that the largest segment comprises 39.8% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 2,133 residents falling into this category. This pattern is similar to the surrounding region where 34.3% occupy the same income range. A substantial proportion of high earners (34.3%) in Civic SA2 earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the area. High housing costs consume 19.8% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income 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

In Civic, as recorded in the latest Census, all dwellings were categorized as other than houses (100.0%), comprising semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's dwelling structure of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Civic stood at 15.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 21.4% and rented properties at 62.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent in Civic was $550, higher than the Australian Capital Territory figure of $450. Nationally, Civic's median monthly mortgage repayment was higher at $1,950 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rent was substantially higher at $550 against 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 account for 45.0% of all households, including 5.9% that are couples with children, 35.5% that are couples without children, and 2.9% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 55.0%, with lone person households at 44.5% and group households comprising 10.3% of the total. The median household size is 1.7 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

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

Civic's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 61.5% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 46.8%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 33.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (24.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Technical qualifications make up 11.7%, with advanced diplomas accounting for 5.6% and certificates for 6.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 50.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 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

The analysis of public transport in Civic indicates that there are 40 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops offer a mix of train, light rail, and bus services. In total, these stops are serviced by 143 individual routes, collectively providing 10,375 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Civic is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 180 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. The dominant mode of transport for these residents is car at 39%, followed by walking at 37% and bus at 15%.

The average vehicle ownership per dwelling in Civic is 0.4, which is below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, some 13.6% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 1,482 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 259 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

Health outcomes data shows notable results for Civic, based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Approximately 72% of the total population (3,876 people) had private health cover, compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were mental health issues affecting 10.8% of residents and asthma impacting 7.5%. Seventy-seven point one percent declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. Six point eight percent of residents were aged 65 and over (365 people), lower than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors ranked higher than the general population nationally.

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 high 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 at 0.4%, compared to 0.2% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (19.0%), English (19.0%), and Australian (16.2%). Korean (1.8%) and Indian (3.7%) are notably overrepresented, while Russian is slightly overrepresented at 0.4%.

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

Civic's median age is 27 years, significantly below the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and the national average of 38. Compared to the ACT, Civic has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (35.0%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (2.9%). This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is well above the national average of 12.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 25-34 grew from 30.0% to 31.4%, while the 5-14 age group increased from 1.6% to 2.9%. Conversely, the 15-24 age group declined from 37.4% to 35.0%, and the 45-54 age group decreased from 7.3% to 5.5%. Population forecasts for Civic in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the 15-24 age cohort projected to increase dramatically by 2,092 people (111%), from 1,877 to 3,970.