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 4,768 as of Nov 2025. This reflected a decrease of 32 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,800. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,779 in Jun 2024 and address validation since the Census date. The population density ratio was 2,889 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile compared to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Crace had 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 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 the ACT Government's SA2 area projections were used, also based on 2022. Projected population growth indicated lower quartile growth for Australian statistical areas, with Crace expected to expand by 194 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 4.3% 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 minimal dwelling approvals in recent years. Between FY21 and FY25, only 3 homes were approved, with none yet approved in FY26.

The area's population decline has maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New homes are being constructed at an average value 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, reflecting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. All new construction in Crace since FY21 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), suggesting persistent strong demand for family homes.

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

No infrastructure changes are anticipated in the area, as AreaSearch has identified zero projects that could impact it. Key initiatives include Gungahlin College East (Nicholls), Kaleen Primary School Facility Upgrades, Kaleen Digital Infrastructure Upgrade, and Kaleen Local Centre Enhancements. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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

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

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

Leading employment industries among residents included public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Health care & social assistance had a limited presence with 10.1% employment compared to the regional average of 11.7%. Employment opportunities in Crace appeared limited locally, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.8%, labour force grew by 1.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory recorded employment growth of 1.9% and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Crace's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

Crace's median income among taxpayers was $75,729 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $86,587 during the same period. These figures compare to those for the Australian Capital Territory, which were $68,678 and $83,634 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $86,028 and the average income around $98,363, based on a 13.6% growth in wages since financial year 2022. According to 2021 Census figures, incomes in Crace rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 97th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 32.0% of the community (1,525 individuals), which is consistent with broader regional trends showing 34.3% in the same category. A significant 46.8% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting prosperity that drives local economic activity. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 95th 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 evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 69.6% houses and 30.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory had 66.3% houses and 33.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Crace was at 13.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (50.7%) or rented (35.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,400, compared to Australian Capital Territory's average of $2,123. The median weekly rent figure for Crace was recorded at $460, while the national average stood at $375. Nationally, Crace's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

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 comprise the remaining 22.7%, with lone person households at 19.1% and group households making up 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 is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 52.9% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA3 area's 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+, 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 indicates 11 operational public transport stops within Crace. These stops facilitate mixed bus services, with two routes in total serving the area. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 526.

Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents generally situated 204 meters from their nearest stop. Service frequency averages 75 daily trips across all routes, translating to roughly 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 excellent results across Crace. Both younger and older age groups exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 63% of the total population (3018 people), higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 58.6%.

Nationally, this figure is 55.3%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in Crace, affecting 7.5% and 5.7% of residents respectively. A total of 78.3% report being free from any medical ailments, compared to 76.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.1% (482 people), compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 8.3%. While health outcomes among seniors in Crace are strong, they require more attention than those in 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. Christianity is the main religion in Crace, accounting for 39.1% of the population. Hinduism, however, is overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, comprising 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%). Notably, Croatian (1.5%) and Indian (7.1%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Crace compared to regional averages of 1.3% and 6.4%, respectively. Serbian ethnicity is also slightly overrepresented at 0.7% versus the regional average of 0.4%.

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

With a median age of 35, Crace matches the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 but is slightly lower than Australia's 38 years. 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 notably higher than the national figure of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, residents have 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 has 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 has decreased from 18.0% to 15.0%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 9.1% to 7.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates that Crace's age profile will change significantly. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to increase substantially, rising by 147 people (23%) from 653 to 801. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 0-4 and 35-44 age cohorts.