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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Civic's population is around 5,280 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 445 people (9.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,835 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,269 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 298 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 3,692 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Civic's 9.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (6.7%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, are adopted. Looking at population projections moving forward, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas, is predicted over the period; the area is expected to expand by 8,118 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 153.5% in total over the 17 years.

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

Civic has experienced around 66 dwellings receiving development approval annually, with 332 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 0 so far in FY-26. With an average of only 1 person per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations, while new homes are being built at an average value of $319,000—somewhat higher than regional norms—reflecting quality-focused development. Additionally, $411.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Civic shows comparable building activity (per person), supporting market stability in line with regional patterns, though development activity has picked up in recent periods. This level is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Further, recent development has been entirely comprised of attached dwellings. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

Looking ahead, Civic is expected to grow by 8,107 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 28 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include ACT Light Rail Stage 2A (City to Commonwealth Park), Lonsdale & Girrahween - Braddon (Section 34), The Grande, and City Hill Mixed-Use Precinct, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Civic features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.5%, and 1.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 3,720 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.3% below the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (76.2% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 72.6%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 13.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise public administration & safety, professional & technical, and accommodation & food. The area shows particularly strong specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level. Meanwhile, health care & social assistance has a limited presence with 6.5% employment compared to 11.7% regionally. With 8.3 workers for every resident, as at the Census, the area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.4% while the labour force increased by 1.2%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, the Australian Capital Territory experienced employment growth of 0.9% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Civic. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Civic's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Civic SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $72,588, with the average level standing at $102,122. This is exceptionally high nationally and compares to levels of $72,206 and $85,981 across the Australian Capital Territory, respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $79,310 (median) and $111,578 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Civic, between the 80th and 84th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate the largest segment comprises 39.8% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,101 residents), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 34.3% in the same category. Economic strength emerges through 34.3% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 19.8% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 74th percentile and 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 within Civic, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 0.0% houses and 100.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to the Australian Capital Territory's 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Civic was lagging that of the Australian Capital Territory, at 15.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (21.4%) or rented (62.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Australian Capital Territory average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $550, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $2,080 and $450. Nationally, Civic's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 45.0% of all households, comprising 5.9% couples with children, 35.5% couples without children, and 2.9% 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 of 1.7 people 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

Educational attainment in Civic significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 61.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 33.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (24.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Technical qualifications represent 11.7% of educational achievements for residents aged 15+; 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

Public transport analysis reveals 40 active transport stops operating within Civic, comprising a mix of train, light rail, and buses. These stops are serviced by 143 individual routes, collectively providing 10,375 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility 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 car remains the dominant mode at 39%, with 37% walking and 15% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 0.4 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. Some 13.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

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 demonstrates outstanding results across Civic, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 72% of the total population (3,817 people). This compares to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. The national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.8% and 7.5% of residents, respectively, while 77.1% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 6.6% of residents aged 65 and over (350 people), which is lower than the 14.3% in the Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than those of the general population.

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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 42.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 49.9% born overseas. The main religion in Civic is Christianity, which makes up 23.4% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Civic are Chinese, comprising 19.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 4.2%, English, comprising 19.0% of the population, and Australian, comprising 16.2% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 23.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Korean is notably overrepresented at 1.8% of Civic (vs 0.6% regionally), Indian at 3.7% (vs 3.3%) and Russian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).

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

At 27 years, Civic's median age is significantly below the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and significantly lower than the 38-year national average. Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, Civic has a higher concentration of 15 - 24 residents (36.1%) but fewer 5 - 14 year-olds (3.2%). This 15 - 24 concentration is well above the national 12.5%. Following the 2021 Census, the 5 to 14 age group has grown from 1.6% to 3.2% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 7.3% to 5.6% and the 15 to 24 group dropped from 37.4% to 36.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Civic. The 15 to 24 age cohort is projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 2,551 people (134%) from 1,904 to 4,456.