Crace
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Crace are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Aug 2025, Crace's population is approximately 4,779, a decrease of 21 people since the 2021 Census which recorded 4,800 inhabitants. This change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 4,779 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,896 persons per square kilometer, placing Crace in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, ending in 2021, Crace has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%, outperforming its SA3 area. Natural growth contributed approximately 58.6% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered and years post-2032, age group growth rates from ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted. Looking ahead, lower quartile growth is anticipated, with Crace expected to expand by 194 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, recording a total gain of 4.1% over the 17 years.

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

Crace has averaged approximately one new dwelling approval per year. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, showing six homes approved over the past five financial years (between 2019-20 and 2024-25), with zero recorded so far in 2025-26.

The area has experienced population decline, suggesting new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering good choice to buyers. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Crace records lower building activity, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. This is also below average nationally, possibly due to planning constraints or the area's maturity. Recent development has comprised entirely detached dwellings, maintaining Crace's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (70.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes.

The location has approximately zero people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Looking ahead, Crace is expected to grow by 194 residents through to 2041. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Crace has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 25thth percentile nationally

No changes can significantly influence a region's performance like alterations to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting this area. Notable projects include Second Gungahlin College (Nicholls), Kaleen Primary School Facility Upgrades, Kaleen Digital Infrastructure Upgrade, and Kaleen Shopping Plaza Expansion. Below is a list detailing those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Crace demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Crace has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.1% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.8%. As of June 2025, 2,879 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.3% lower than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation in Crace was 77.2%, compared to ACT's 69.6%.

Key industries for employment among residents were public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance, with the latter being under-represented at 10.1% compared to ACT's 11.7%. Employment opportunities in Crace appeared limited locally based on Census data analysis. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 0.8% while labour force increased by 1.6%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, ACT experienced employment growth of 1.9% and a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points over the same period. As of Sep-25, ACT's employment contracted by 0.33%, losing 1,480 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National unemployment rate was 4.5%, with national employment growth at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's projections from May 2025 indicate national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Crace's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Crace is among the highest in Australia. The median assessed income is $75,729 while the average income stands at $86,587. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory's figures of a median income of $68,678 and an average income of $83,634. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.78% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $83,893 (median) and $95,921 (average) as of March 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Crace, between the 95th and 97th percentiles nationally. The largest segment comprises 32.0% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,529 residents), aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 34.3%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 46.8% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 95th percentile and 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

In Crace, as per the latest Census evaluation, 69.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 30.4% comprising semi-detached properties, apartments, and other types of dwellings. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) figures of 66.3% houses and 33.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Crace stood at 13.9%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 50.7% and rented properties accounting for 35.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,400, exceeding the ACT average of $2,123. Weekly rent median in Crace was $460, slightly higher than the ACT's figure of $462. Nationally, Crace's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,400 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and weekly rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 77.3% of all households, consisting of 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% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.9.

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

Educational attainment in Crace exceeds broader benchmarks. 52.9% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 46.3% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent 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+, with advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 12.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.0% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 7.4% in tertiary education, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education. Schools appear to be located outside Crace's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

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

Transport analysis shows 11 active stops operating in Crace. These are mixed bus services. They're served by two routes offering a total of 526 weekly passenger trips.

Transport access is rated good with residents typically 204 meters from the nearest stop. Services average 75 daily trips across all routes, about 47 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

Crace's health outcomes show remarkable results with both young and elderly populations having low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 63% (3,025 people) have private health cover, higher than the ACT average of 58.6%, which is above the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.5%) and mental health issues (5.7%), with 78.3% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 76.4% in ACT.

Crace has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.1% (483 people), compared to the ACT's 8.3%. Health outcomes among seniors require particular focus despite being generally strong.

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 cultural diversity, with 37.7% of its population born overseas and 39.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Crace, comprising 39.1% of its population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented compared to Australian Capital Territory figures, making up 9.1% of Crace's population versus 9.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (19.6%), English (18.2%), and Other (15.4%). There are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Croatian is overrepresented at 1.5% compared to the regional figure of 1.3%, Indian at 7.1% versus 6.4%, and Serbian at 0.7% compared to 0.4%.

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

The median age of Crace is 35, which matches the Australian Capital Territory figure but is lower than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Crace has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (20.9%), but fewer residents aged 55-64 (6.1%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, Crace's residents have aged by an average of 1.1 years, with the median age rising from 34 to 35. Notably, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 9.4% to 11.8%, while the 45-54 cohort has risen from 11.5% to 13.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 18.0% to 15.0%, and the 0-4 age group has fallen from 9.1% to 7.7%. Demographic projections indicate significant changes in Crace's age profile by 2041, with the 45-54 cohort expected to increase by 146 people (22%) from 654 to 801. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 35-44 age cohorts.