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Duntroon has an estimated 2,367 residents, up from 1,974 at the 2021 Census — a change of 393 people, or 19.9%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 52.9% of that increase. That puts 982 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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According to demographic evaluation by AreaSearch, Duntroon accommodates roughly 2,367 residents as of Aug 2026. This figure indicates an expansion of 393 people (19.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the community numbered 1,974 people. This estimate relies on ABS figures indicating an estimated resident population of 2,367 as of June 2025 alongside 7 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, the local density stands at 982 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch. Outpacing the Australian Capital Territory baseline (8.5%) as well as the broader SA4 region, Duntroon's 19.9% gain since the 2021 census positions it at the forefront of regional growth.
Inward overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 52.9% of overall population additions in recent times, supplemented by positive inflows from interstate arrivals and natural increase. Projections compiled by ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (anchored to 2022) form the baseline for SA2 modeling by AreaSearch. Where locations lack coverage, or for timelines extending past 2032, models incorporate age-cohort trajectory rates published by the ACT Government based on 2022. Looking at long-range demographic patterns under this framework, the locale is anticipated to experience population contraction, shedding 44 persons by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Not a single new residential build received development approval in Duntroon across the preceding five-year span. Such absence highlights an established urban footprint with virtually no opportunities for greenfield or infill housing projects. A total lack of fresh supply typically underpins buyer demand across the existing dwelling pool, fostering long-term capital stability. Dwelling creation in Duntroon trails the wider Australian Capital Territory by a substantial margin. This scarcity of newly built stock tends to enhance demand and pricing resilience for established properties. Construction volume also tracks below nationwide averages, underscoring the mature development landscape and prospective urban planning restrictions.
With demographic forecasts indicating flat or declining resident counts, future housing pressure across Duntroon could soften, creating a more advantageous purchasing climate for incoming buyers.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Duntroon, worth an estimated $1.02 billion. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.8 billion. 21 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Strategic public works, significant civic programs, and regional planning updates play a pivotal role in shaping local community development. A total of 2 key infrastructure initiatives identified by AreaSearch carry direct relevance for the surrounding district. Prominent developments include the Canberra Defence Precinct Tranche 1: ADFA Living-in Accommodation, the Australian War Memorial Redevelopment, the Campbell Neighbourhood Oval Upgrade, and the Campbell Primary School Modernisation, with primary projects detailed below.
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Canberra Defence Precinct Tranche 1: ADFA Living-in Accommodation
A billion-dollar redevelopment at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) to replace aging living-in accommodation facilities. The project delivers 1,500 contemporary rooms for Trainee Officers, offices for supervisory staff, and a multi-level car park with electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Australian War Memorial Redevelopment
A $500 million expansion of the Australian War Memorial to tell more modern stories of Australian service and sacrifice. The project increases exhibition space by 83 percent, adding approximately 10,000 square meters. Key components include a new Southern Entrance, the expansion of the Bean Building, and a new Anzac Hall linked to the main building by a glazed atrium.
Campbell Neighbourhood Oval Upgrade
This project involves major improvements to the Campbell Neighbourhood Oval, including upgraded irrigation and drainage systems, turf resurfacing, and the addition of community-focused sports facilities. The works are designed to enhance the playing surface for local sports clubs and ensure the oval remains a high-quality recreational asset for the Central Canberra region.
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.
Light Rail Stage 2A: City to Commonwealth Park
Construction is underway on Light Rail Stage 2A, a 1.7 km extension of Canberra's light rail network from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park via London Circuit West. The project will add three stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South and Commonwealth Park, include wire-free operation using onboard energy storage, deliver active travel and streetscape upgrades, and form the first stage of the broader Light Rail to Woden program. Stage 2B to Woden remains in planning and environmental approvals.
Canberra Lyric Theatre (Theatre Centre Transformation Stage 1)
A new 2,000-seat lyric theatre being constructed on Vernon Circle adjacent to The Playhouse as Stage 1 of the broader Canberra Theatre Centre transformation. Designed by Cox Architecture with Yerrabingin, Charcoalblue and Arcadia Landscape Architecture, the venue will enable Canberra to host large-scale musicals, ballet, opera and international productions for the first time. The auditorium features 1,000-seat stalls, a 500-seat circle and a 500-seat balcony with state-of-the-art acoustics. A $317 million contract was signed in December 2025 with Multiplex as builder; main construction commenced January 2026 with completion targeted for 2028.Refurbishment of the existing Canberra Theatre, Playhouse and Courtyard Studio will follow in subsequent stages.
Kingston Arts Precinct
A $146 million redevelopment of Section 49 in Kingston to create a premier visual arts and culture destination. The project involves the adaptive reuse of the historic Fitters Workshop, Powerhouse, and Former Transport Depot to house major arts organisations like Canberra Glassworks and Megalo Print Studio. It includes an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art space, artist studios, and a 346-space carpark. Construction is currently expected to begin in 2027.
Northbourne Village Stage 4
The final stage of the Northbourne Village precinct in Lyneham, developed by JWLand. Stage 4 is a nine-storey hotel and serviced apartment building comprising 134 rooms. The facade responds to the adjacent heritage-listed Owen Flats. Parking for Stage 4 is provided within the basement of the adjacent Stage 3 building. The project completes a major urban renewal precinct along Northbourne Avenue, Canberra's inner-north gateway boulevard, adjacent to the light rail corridor. Construction was projected to commence in mid-2025.
Median household income in Duntroon is $3,100 a week (about $161,000 a year), with median personal income at $962 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,867 a year against an average of $62,918. 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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Postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates the Duntroon SA2 generated a median taxpayer earnings level of $51,867 alongside an average figure of $62,918. These earnings fall below broader nationwide metrics, diverging from the Australian Capital Territory median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Accounting for a Wage Price Index uplift of 10.44% post financial year 2023, updated earnings benchmarks approximate $57,282 (median) and $69,487 (average) as of March 2026. Data from Census 2021 demonstrates elevated weekly household income, ranking at the 97th percentile ($3,100 weekly).
Individual earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 account for the largest share at 41.2% of residents (975 people), aligning with the regional norm of 34.3%. A substantial 50.0% take home in excess of $3,000 weekly, highlighting affluent cohorts that sustain robust commercial spend. Residents retain 91.3% of income once accommodation expenses are accounted for, sustaining elevated discretionary buying power and placing the suburb within the 5th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Duntroon had 144 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 0% are owned with a mortgage, 100% rented and 0% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock examined during the recent Census showed separate houses making up 95.1% of dwellings in Duntroon, while 4.9% comprised other configurations (including apartments, semi-detached residences, and alternate dwelling types), differing from the Australian Capital Territory composition of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Duntroon sat well behind the Australian Capital Territory benchmark, with no residents owning their properties outright (none recorded), zero homes under a mortgage, and all occupied dwellings (100.0%) functioning as rentals. The median monthly mortgage payment in the precinct stood at no ongoing cost, trailing the Australian Capital Territory level of $2,080, while median weekly tenancy costs were $270 compared to $450 Territory-wide.
Across Australia, Duntroon's mortgage expenses remain far under the national norm of $1,863, with rental payments likewise trailing the nationwide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Duntroon counted 144 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 173 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 90% of areas nationally, against 39% couples without children. 8% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family configurations form the overwhelming majority of homes at 87.5%, encompassing couples with children at 45.5%, childless couples at 38.6%, and one-parent families at 3.4%. The remaining 12.5% consist of non-family living arrangements, represented by single-person residences at 8.3% and share houses at 4.1%. A median household size of 2.8 people exceeds the broader Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.5% of adults in Duntroon hold a university qualification, including 16.6% with a bachelor degree and 5.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 80% of areas nationally. A further 15.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Higher education qualifications present a distinct profile, as tertiary degree attainment (23.5%) tracks well behind the SA3 norm of 59.7%. This gap underscores key targets for future educational development. Among qualification holders, bachelor programs represent 16.6%, postgraduate credentials account for 5.8%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.1%. Vocational education constitutes 23.5% of qualifications across persons aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificate programs (15.1%). Formal academic participation remains exceptionally prevalent, with 78.0% of local inhabitants actively engaged in study. This group is dominated by 67.3% pursuing tertiary education, alongside 3.3% participating in primary education and 1.3% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Duntroon reaches 13 stops on 63 routes, timetabled for about 5,200 services a week. 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 transit networks in Duntroon encompass 13 transit access points operating across the suburb, consisting of bus services. These stations connect to 63 dedicated routes that deliver 5,213 individual passenger journeys per week. Given the district's residential layout, the vast majority of workers travel outwards, with pedestrian commuting remarkably widespread at 78%. Vehicle ownership rates average 1.3 vehicles per private dwelling. In addition, 8.5% of working residents carried out their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit service schedules across all local lines provide an average of 744 daily journeys, delivering roughly 401 scheduled trips on a weekly basis for each individual stop.
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91.7% of residents in Duntroon report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 98% of areas nationally. 0.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges across Duntroon regarding chronic ailments and mortality patterns across both younger and older generations, while private health insurance coverage remains muted at roughly 50% of the populace (~1,192 people). This coverage sits below the Australian Capital Territory standard of 62.4% as well as the nationwide figure of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions rank as the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 4.3 and 3.1% of the population respectively, whereas 91.7% of residents reported having no major medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Working-age demographic health measures align with broader norms. Individuals aged 65 and over make up just 0.2% of the local population (4 people), substantially lower than the 14.2% documented across Australian Capital Territory. Older cohorts experience some health hurdles, though their broad health metrics remain comparable to wider benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Duntroon is largely Australian-born, at 80.7% of residents, with 12.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.6%) and English (26.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics in Duntroon generally reflect regional benchmarks, with 77.4% holding Australian citizenship, 80.7% born in Australia, and 88.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity constitutes the leading religious affiliation, held by 36.9% of residents. Hindu affiliation represents the most prominent localized divergence, accounting for 1.7% of the community compared to 4.8% across the Australian Capital Territory. Ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplaces are led by Australian heritage at 29.6% of residents (exceeding the regional standard of 23.0%), English ancestry at 26.3%, and Irish lineage at 8.4%. Additional ethnic representations include New Zealand ancestry at 1.3% (against 0.5% regionally), Russian background at 0.4% (versus 0.3%), and Korean ancestry at 0.4% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Duntroon is 20, younger than 100% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 85.1% 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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Duntroon displays a heavily youth-oriented demographic structure. Projections from AreaSearch for August 2026 show children and young adults (0 - 24) representing 78.9% of the population, compared to 31.4% across the Australian Capital Territory, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for only 15.8% against the wider regional level of 32.8%. Consequently, the median age is estimated at 20, shifting down from 21 at the 2021 Census, which sits 15 years under the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 recorded at that Census, and well below the national median of 38 at the same Census.
Since that time, the 25 to 44 age cohort narrowed from 19.9% to 15.8%. Senior and retiree segments (65+) are modeled to register the highest relative expansion by 2041, increasing by none (1%) to reach 5, while youth and early-to-mid career groups are expected to diminish.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Duntroon
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
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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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 | Aug 2026 last month all 1 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 Aug 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,974 at the 2021 Census → 2,367 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 (801051125). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.