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Deakin has an estimated 3,256 residents, up from 3,124 at the 2021 Census — a change of 132 people, or 4.2%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. That puts 912 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch place the population of Deakin at roughly 3,256 as of Aug 2026, representing an expansion of 132 people (4.2%) compared to the 3,124 people counted during the 2021 Census. This updated figure is derived from the ABS estimated resident population of 3,247 recorded as of June 2025 alongside an added 40 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With a density of 912 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits closely in line with broader benchmarks evaluated across AreaSearch regions. Recent demographic expansion has been predominantly underpinned by overseas migration, which made up roughly 82.1% of aggregate population gains.
Projections for each SA2 rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 using 2022 as a base, supplemented by ACT Government SA2 projections (also benchmarked to 2022) for subsequent years beyond 2032 or areas not covered in the primary series. Looking ahead, Deakin is slated to achieve an above median population growth rate among Australian statistical areas. Driven by current annual ERP statistics, the area is anticipated to add 640 persons by 2041, translating to an overall growth rate of 19.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
62 new dwellings have been approved in Deakin over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That places the area in the 51st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Deakin have tracked at roughly 12 new homes per year, yielding 62 homes over the past 5 financial years. Construction activity has averaged 2.8 new residents per year per dwelling across the preceding 5 financial years (from FY-22 to FY-26), indicating healthy underlying demand that underpins local asset values. Approved dwellings carry an expected average construction cost of $571,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on upmarket, premium residences. Commercial planning approvals have also shown substantial momentum, with $39.6 million registered this financial year. Per capita residential building volumes in Deakin sit 19.0% below the Australian Capital Territory benchmark, placing the suburb in the 59th percentile among assessed locations across the country.
Construction approvals are concentrated heavily in low-density product, with standalone homes comprising 77.0% and attached dwellings accounting for 23.0%, reinforcing the neighborhood's traditional family-oriented character. With approximately 241 people per dwelling approval, the urban planning profile reflects an established, low-density environment. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures, demographic modeling projects Deakin to expand by 631 residents through to 2041. Should current construction approval rates remain at these levels, new housing additions could lag behind population growth, which may heighten buyer competition and provide ongoing upward pressure on residential real estate values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Deakin, worth an estimated $477 million. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.71 billion. 10 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local community development and economic outcomes are strongly influenced by urban works and government planning strategies. AreaSearch has highlighted 11 projects positioned to shape the locality, including Light Rail Stage 2B: Commonwealth Park to Woden, Draft Inner South District Strategy, The Embassy Residences, and Deakin District Playing Fields Upgrade.
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Light Rail Stage 2B: Commonwealth Park to Woden
ACT Government light rail extension from Commonwealth Park to Woden, proposed to add nine stops, cross Lake Burley Griffin on a new bridge between the Commonwealth Avenue bridges, travel through the National Triangle, and continue along Adelaide Avenue and Yarra Glen to Woden. Design and environmental approvals are progressing, with Stage 2B expected to move into construction from 2028 to 2033 after the Stage 2A City to Commonwealth Park works.
Inner South District Strategy
A finalized strategic planning framework by the ACT Government to guide the future development of the Inner South district. The strategy manages growth, accommodates future population, expands the West Deakin employment hub, integrates the light rail corridor, and protects the area's natural environment and heritage.
The Embassy Residences
A luxury mixed-use residential development consisting of 53 high-end apartments and penthouses. Designed by Hugh Gordon Architects, the 6-level building features two, three, and four-bedroom residences ranging from 160 to over 600 square meters. Ground floor units include courtyards, while penthouses offer private lifts and large rooftop terraces. The development prioritises sustainability with solar panels, EV charging for every resident car park, eco-friendly water management, and triple glazing. The building's facade incorporates face bricks and brushed brass balustrades.It also features three ground-floor commercial spaces intended for a day spa, club lounge, and a public art gallery.
Deakin District Playing Fields Upgrade
Upgrades to the Deakin District Playing Fields, including the installation of new LED sportsground floodlighting to allow for night games.
Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade
ACT Government project delivering a new multi-purpose community centre and upgrades to Griffith Oval, including a new pavilion, upgraded play spaces, and improved amenities. The facility serves residents of both Griffith and Narrabundah in Canberra's inner south.
National Security Office Precinct (York Park)
A multi-agency office precinct at York Park in Barton designed to accommodate approximately 5,000 workers from national security and Commonwealth agencies, including the Office of National Intelligence and DFAT. The project includes high-security office spaces, retail, and hospitality amenities. As of May 2026, the adjacent John Gorton Campus Car Park is fully operational with ongoing facade work, while main construction for the office precinct is progressing following the permanent site closure in early 2025.
Wesley Mission Affordable Housing Curtin
The development will deliver 98 homes comprising 83 affordable rental apartments offered at below 75 percent of market rates alongside 15 specialist supported homes for individuals living with mental health challenges. Delivered in partnership between Wesley Mission and the ACT Government, the development includes dedicated community amenities, support service facilities, and landscaped public spaces opposite the Curtin local centre.
Woden Community Services Hub
A new four-storey facility in Woden Town Centre that will centralise community and government services under one roof, bringing together services currently operating from multiple buildings in the region. It will include child and family services, meeting rooms, a multi-purpose hall, and workshop spaces. Construction is expected to commence in 2026-27.
1,652 residents of Deakin are employed, from a labour force of 1,686. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 61.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,731, about 176% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Deakin is characterized by high levels of qualification and a strong concentration in professional services, alongside a low unemployment rate of 2.0% and annual employment growth estimated at 1.1%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,652, with local unemployment sitting 2.0% beneath the Australian Capital Territory mark of 4.1%. Labor force participation is lower than the broader territory, registering at 61.6% against 70.6% in Australian Capital Territory. In addition, Census records indicated that 16.7% of working residents operated from home, though these figures were influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
Key sectors employing local residents include public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. The local labor pool displays a notable specialization in professional & technical fields, where the local employment share stands at 1.7 times the broader territory rate. Conversely, public administration & safety represents 27.2% of local workers compared to 30.4% regionally. Operating as a prominent regional job hub, the area accommodated 2.0 workers for every resident at the time of the Census, drawing significant numbers of commuters from surrounding suburbs. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that in the year leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 1.1% while the workforce expanded by 1.2%, keeping local joblessness virtually unchanged. Over the identical timeframe, Australian Capital Territory posted 0.3% employment growth, 1.1% labor force expansion, and a 0.7 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Drawing on national modeling from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26, national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral projections against Deakin's specific industry composition points to potential local job expansion of 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (a weighted extrapolation for context that excludes local demographic projections).
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Median household income in Deakin is $3,117 a week (about $162,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,577 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $85,792 a year against an average of $124,130. The average runs 45% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation statistics aggregated by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 place Deakin SA2 among the highest earning areas in Australia. Taxpayer median income reaches $85,792 and average income is $124,130, compared to Australian Capital Territory benchmarks of $72,206 and $85,981. Accounting for 10.44% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $94,749 for median income and $137,089 for average earnings. Census 2021 statistics confirm personal, family, and household earnings rank within the 97th to 98th percentiles nationwide.
A notable 40.7% of residents (1,325 individuals) earn within the $4000+ weekly bracket, distinct from the regional concentration where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 34.3%. Overall, 52.0% of earners receive more than $3,000 per week, fostering a prosperous consumer environment. Furthermore, households retain 88.6% of income following housing outlays, aligning with the suburb's position in the 10th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Deakin had 1,209 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 68% detached houses and 14% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $560 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,180 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the housing stock across Deakin was divided into 68.0% standalone houses and 32.0% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached, and alternative dwelling types), compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings across Australian Capital Territory. Outright home ownership in the suburb is particularly elevated at 46.1%, substantially higher than the territory benchmark, while properties with a mortgage accounted for 31.2% and rental accommodation comprised 22.8%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $3,180 against the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080, and weekly median rent was $560 compared to the territory level of $450.
Across Australia as a whole, typical monthly home loan repayments were $1,863 and median rents were $375, both well below Deakin figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Deakin counted 1,209 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 68.3% of local households in Deakin, split between couples with children at 32.0%, couples without children at 28.1%, and single parent families at 7.8%. Non-family households represent 31.7% of the total, consisting of lone person residences at 28.4% and group households at 3.3%. Average household size in Deakin is 2.4 people, slightly below the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
62.2% of adults in Deakin hold a university qualification, including 33.9% with a bachelor degree and 22.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 6.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,114 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,124 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment across Deakin is exceptionally high, with 62.2% of people aged 15+ holding higher education degrees, compared to 46.8% across the broader SA4 region and 30.4% in Australia. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 33.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 22.6% and graduate diplomas at 5.7%. Vocational education credentials account for 15.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (6.5%). A substantial 30.9% of the local community is enrolled in formal education. Primary school students represent 9.8% of the populace, secondary students make up 9.7%, and 7.4% are enrolled in tertiary education.
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Public transport in Deakin reaches 44 stops on 124 routes, timetabled for about 8,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Deakin includes 44 active transport stops covering train and bus services. These facilities are linked to 124 individual routes that deliver a combined 8,888 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is accessible, with residents averaging a distance of 210 meters to their closest stop. Private car travel remains the primary commuting choice at 85%, while 5% of residents commute by walking and 4% travel by cycling. Motor vehicle ownership is 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, and 16.7% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census amid prevailing pandemic conditions.
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 1,269 trips daily across the broader network, representing roughly 202 weekly trips for each designated stop.
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68.7% of residents in Deakin report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 79% of areas nationally. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 79.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Deakin exhibits positive health metrics across both older and younger age groups, displaying lower mortality rates and low rates of common health conditions in AreaSearch assessments. Private health insurance participation is particularly notable, with approximately 80% of residents (2,601 people) maintaining private cover, compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent reported chronic ailments, affecting 8.7% and 6.7% of the population, while 68.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory.
Working-age cohorts display favorable vitality and low condition rates. The suburb has an older demographic weighting, with 25.3% of the community aged 65 and over (824 people), compared to 14.2% across Australian Capital Territory, with senior health indicators tracking consistently with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.6% of Deakin residents were born overseas and 18.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.7%) and Australian (21.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Deakin is higher than typical residential markets, with 27.6% of residents born overseas and 18.1% using a non-English language in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 47.6% of residents. Judaism shows a notable local presence, accounting for 0.3% of the community compared to 0.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries reported in Deakin are English (27.7%), Australian (21.8%), and Irish (9.4%). Several other cultural backgrounds also show above-average representation, including Polish at 1.2% (against 0.8% regionally), Russian at 0.7% (compared to 0.3%), and Croatian at 1.1% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Deakin is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 21.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Deakin has an older demographic profile relative to the broader region. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) make up 25.3% of the community, exceeding the Australian Capital Territory share of 14.2%, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 18.9% against a territory average of 32.8%. The estimated median age is 45, unchanged from the 2021 Census, which sits 10 years higher than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 and above the national median of 38 from the same Census.
The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred in young to middle aged adults, decreasing from 20.4% to an estimated 18.9%. Future growth to 2041 will be led by retiree and elderly cohorts, forecast to increase by 289 residents (35%) to 1,113.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Deakin
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 40 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,124 at the 2021 Census → 3,256 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (801061062). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.