Crace

Population growth drivers in Crace are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Crace's population was 4,779 as of Feb 2026. This reflected a decrease from the 2021 Census figure of 4,800 people, a change inferred from ABS estimated resident population data and address validation since the Census date in June 2024. The population density was 2,896 persons per square kilometer, placing Crace in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Crace had a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%, outpacing its SA3 area. Natural growth contributed approximately 58.6% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopted 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 ACT Government's SA2 area projections were used, also with a 2022 base. Population projections indicated lower quartile growth for Australian statistical areas, with Crace expected to expand by 194 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 4.1% over the 17 years.

Residential dwelling approval activity has been practically non-existent in Crace

Crace has seen minimal dwelling approvals in recent years. Between FY-21 and FY-25, only 3 homes were approved, with none yet approved in FY-26.

The area's population decline has resulted in adequate housing supply relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $401,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Crace has significantly less development activity. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. The area's established nature is further indicated by its level being under the national average, potentially suggesting planning limitations. All new construction in Crace has been detached houses, preserving its suburban character and attracting space-seeking buyers. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (70.0% at Census), reflecting strong demand for family homes.

Crace has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure projects can significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 0 such projects for this area. Notable ones include Kaleen Local Centre Enhancements, Second Gungahlin College (Nicholls), Kenny New Suburb Development, and Kaleen Primary School Facility Upgrades. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Crace significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Crace has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% as of September 2025. Over the past year, employment has been relatively stable.

In September 2025, 2,848 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% below the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation in Crace was 77.9%, higher than the Australian Capital Territory's 72.5%. According to Census responses, 12.6% of residents worked from home as of September 2025.

Leading employment industries include public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. However, health care & social assistance had a lower presence in Crace with 10.1% employment compared to the regional average of 11.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.4%, labour force grew by 1.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory recorded employment growth of 1.4% and a decrease in unemployment by 0.2 percentage points over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Crace's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

The median income of taxpayers in Crace SA2 was $78,428 and the average income was $89,952 according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. In comparison, the figures for the Australian Capital Territory were $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $85,690 (median) and $98,282 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Crace rank highly nationally, with household income at the 95th percentile, family income at the 96th percentile, and personal income at the 95th percentile. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 32.0% of individuals in Crace (1,529 individuals), which is consistent with the broader regional trend of 34.3%. A significant 46.8% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 94th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Crace displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Crace, as per the latest Census, consisted of 69.6% houses and 30.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Crace stood at 13.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.7% and rented ones at 35.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,400, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure for Crace was $460, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Crace's mortgage repayments are significantly higher at $2,400 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Crace features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 77.3% of all households, including 44.8% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.7%, with lone person households at 19.1% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

Crace shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Crace is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2016, 52.9% of residents aged 15 and above held university qualifications, compared to the national average of 30.4% and the SA3 area average of 46.3%. This educational advantage positions Crace strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%).

Vocational pathways account for 23.9% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 12.7%. Educational participation is high in Crace, with 34.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 7.4% in tertiary education, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 11 active stops operating within Crace. These stops serve a mix of buses, with 43 individual routes providing a total of 1803 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 204 meters from the nearest stop. Most commutes are outward-bound due to Crace's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode at 89%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, above the regional average.

Only 12.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census). Service frequency averages 257 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 163 weekly trips per stop.

Crace's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results for Crace, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (3,149 people), compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory and 55.7% nationally.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.5 and 5.7% of residents respectively, while 78.3% report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Crace has 10.6% of residents aged 65 and over (507 people), lower than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

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

Crace has a high level of cultural diversity, with 37.7% of its population born overseas and 39.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Crace is Christianity, accounting for 39.1% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 9.1% compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%.

The top three ancestry groups in Crace are Australian (19.6%), English (18.2%), and Other (15.4%). There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Croatian is overrepresented at 1.5% compared to the regional average of 0.9%, Indian is overrepresented at 7.1% compared to 3.3%, and Serbian is overrepresented at 0.7% compared to 0.4%.

Crace hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Crace has a median age of 35, matching the Australian Capital Territory figure but slightly lower than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Crace has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (20.5%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (6.4%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, Crace's residents have aged on average by 1.4 years, with the median age increasing from 34 to 35. Specifically, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has grown from 9.4% to 12.2%, while those aged 45-54 increased from 11.5% to 14.2%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 18.0% to 14.4%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 15.7% to 14.2%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest Crace's age profile will change significantly. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to increase by 124 people (an 18% rise) from 676 to 801. However, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 35-44 age cohorts.