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 is around 4,821 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 21 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,800 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,821 from the ABS as of June 2025 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,921 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Crace has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%, outpacing the national average. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 53.6% 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, lower quartile growth of Australian statistical areas is anticipated, with the area expected to expand by 158 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 3.3% in total over the 16 years.

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

Crace has seen minimal dwelling approvals in recent years. Between financial year 2021 and financial year 2025, only 3 homes were approved, with none so far in financial year 2026.

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 new construction is entirely detached houses, preserving its suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than previously implied by Census data (70.0%), suggesting persistent strong demand for family homes despite densification trends.

Crace has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 14thth percentile nationally

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The labour market strength in Crace positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Crace has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.0%. Over the past year, it experienced an estimated employment growth of 0.7%.

As of December 2025, 2,856 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8%, which is below the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Crace is higher at 77.2% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 70.5%. According to Census responses, a low 12.6% of residents work from home, but Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The leading employment industries among residents are public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Health care & social assistance has limited presence with 10.1% employment compared to the regional average of 11.7%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. During the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.7%, and labour force increased by 1.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory recorded employment growth of 0.9%, labour force growth of 1.2%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 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, based on 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 median income of taxpayers in Crace SA2 was $78,428 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $89,952 during the same period. These figures are higher than those for the Australian Capital Territory, which were $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, estimated median income would be approximately $86,616 by March 2026, with average income projected at around $99,343. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Crace rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 96th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 32.0% of the community (1,542 individuals), which is consistent with broader regional trends showing 34.3% in the same category. 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

The 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 compares to 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 was $2,400, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent in Crace was $460, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Crace's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,400 versus 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 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 make up 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 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 high, with 52.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This compares to 30.4% at the national level and 46.3% in the broader SA3 area. The area's educational advantage is reflected in its knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common, held by 28.3% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%).

Vocational pathways account for 23.9%, 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.

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, comprising a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 43 individual routes, collectively providing 1803 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 204 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward, with car remaining the dominant mode at 89%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, above the regional average. A relatively low 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 are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Crace. AreaSearch's assessment found low prevalence of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts. The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (3,177 people), compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions were asthma and mental health issues, impacting 7.5 and 5.7% of residents respectively, while 78.3% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. The area has 10.9% of residents aged 65 and over (524 people), lower than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with 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. Christianity is the main religion in Crace, comprising 39.1% of people, while Hinduism is overrepresented at 9.1%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%. 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 0.9% and 3.3%, respectively. Serbian ethnicity is also slightly overrepresented at 0.7%.

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

Crace's median age is 36 years, nearly matching the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Crace has a higher concentration of 35-44 residents at 19.8% but fewer 55-64 year-olds at 6.1%. This 35-44 concentration is well above the national average of 14.3%. Between the 2021 Census and now, Crace's residents have aged by an average of 1.5 years, with the median age rising from 34 to 36. Specifically, the 45-54 age group has grown from 11.5% to 14.6%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 9.4% to 11.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has declined from 18.0% to 15.3%, and the 35-44 group dropped from 22.0% to 19.8%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Crace, with the 45-54 cohort projected to grow by 18%, adding 123 residents to reach 828. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.