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

Crace's population was around 4,779 as of Aug-2025. This showed a decrease of 21 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,800. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 4,779 in Jun-2024 and address validation since the Census date. This population level equated to 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, Crace had demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing 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 and years post-2032, age group growth rates from ACT Government's SA2 area projections were adopted, also with a 2022 base. Population projections anticipated lower quartile growth, expecting Crace to expand by 194 persons to reach 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 seen virtually no dwelling approvals in recent years. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis: 3 dwellings approved between FY21-FY25, with 0 recorded so far in FY26.

The area's population decline suggests new supply has likely kept up with demand, offering good choice to buyers. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Crace records markedly lower building activity, supporting stronger demand and values for established dwellings. This is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on space-seeking buyers attracted to detached housing. Developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (70.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes.

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

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that could potentially impact this area. Notable projects include Second Gungahlin College (Nicholls), Kaleen Primary School Facility Upgrades, Kaleen Digital Infrastructure Upgrade, and Kaleen Shopping Plaza Expansion, with the following list providing more details on those most likely to be relevant.

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

Crace has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.1% as of June 2025.

Employment grew by 0.8% in the past year. There were 2,879 residents employed in June 2025, with an unemployment rate of 1.3%, lower than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation was 77.2%, higher than ACT's 69.6%.

Key employment sectors were public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance, with health care having limited presence at 10.1% compared to the regional average of 11.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. In the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.8%, labour force grew by 1.6%, and unemployment rose by 0.8 percentage points. Comparatively, ACT had employment growth of 1.9% with a fall in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. As of Sep-25, ACT's employment contracted by 0.33% (losing 1,480 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, favourable to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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 an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for localised population projections.

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 Crace is $75,729, with an average of $86,587 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is among the highest incomes in Australia, contrasting with the Australian Capital Territory's median income of $68,678 and 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. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Crace rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 97th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 32.0% of the population, consisting of 1,529 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, mirroring the regional trend where 34.3% occupy this bracket. Economic strength is evident through 46.8% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, however strong earnings place disposable income at the 95th percentile nationally, 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

Dwelling structure in Crace, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, consisted of 69.6% houses and 30.4% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's dwelling structure of 66.3% houses and 33.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Crace stood at 13.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.7% and rented dwellings at 35.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,400, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,123. The median weekly rent figure for Crace was recorded at $460, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $462. Nationally, Crace's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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, 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 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 is notably high, with 52.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the SA3 area average of 46.3%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 20.1% and graduate diplomas at 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, with 34.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 7.4% in tertiary education, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education. Educational facilities appear to be located outside Crace's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access schools 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 in Crace, served by buses. Two routes operate here, offering 526 weekly passenger trips. Residents' access to transport is rated good, with an average distance of 204 meters to the nearest stop.

Services run approximately 75 times daily across all routes, translating to about 47 weekly trips per individual 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 outstanding results across Crace. Both young and old age cohorts have a low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 63% of the total population (3,025 people) has private health cover, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 58.6%, and the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.5% and 5.7% of residents respectively. 78.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.4% across Australian Capital Territory. Crace has 10.1% of residents aged 65 and over (483 people), which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 8.3%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader 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, making up 39.1% of the population. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, comprising 9.1% of Crace's population versus 9.5%.

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

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

Crace's median age stands at 35 years, matching the Australian Capital Territory figure but slightly below Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Crace has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (20.9%), yet fewer residents aged 55-64 (6.1%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is notably higher than Australia's national figure of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and present, Crace's population has collectively aged by an average of 1.1 years, with the median age rising from 34 to 35. Specifically, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 increased from 9.4% to 11.8%, while those aged 45-54 rose from 11.5% to 13.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 18.0% to 15.0%, and those aged 0-4 fell from 9.1% to 7.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Crace's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 146 people (an increase of 22%) from 654 to 801 residents. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 0-4 and 35-44 age cohorts.