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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 investigations by AreaSearch, Duntroon has a population of approximately 2,367 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 393 individuals (19.9%) relative to the 1,974 inhabitants documented in the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on the ABS estimated resident population of 2,367 from June 2025 alongside 7 validated new addresses identified since the Census. This population level yields a density of 982 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values recorded across regions evaluated by AreaSearch. With this 19.9% increase since the 2021 census, Duntroon outpaced the state (8.3%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a leading growth area in the vicinity.
Gains were driven majorly by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 52.9% of the total population increase during the recent timeframe, though other factors like interstate arrivals and natural expansion also registered positive results. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 locality. Where these datasets are unavailable, and for periods beyond 2032, age group growth rates are sourced from the ACT Government's SA2 projections, which also use a 2022 baseline. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, future projections suggest a downward trend in total numbers, with the population of the area expected to contract by 46 persons by 2041 under this approach.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Duntroon has registered approximately 3 new residential approvals on an annual basis, amounting to 18 homes over the course of the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 0 approvals have been documented. With an average of 17.1 people per year relocating to the locality for every completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of supply is falling far behind demand, a condition that typically intensifies buyer rivalry and creates upward pressure on pricing. Furthermore, commercial development approvals worth $20.3 million have been logged during this financial year, pointing to steady commercial building trends.
Compared to Australian Capital Territory, the volume of construction activity in Duntroon is substantially lower, sitting 87.0% below the regional average per capita. This lack of new residential supply generally drives stronger demand and elevated values for existing housing stock. The rate is also below the nationwide average, highlighting the established character of the area and pointing toward potential planning restrictions. Given that demographic forecasts indicate a stable or declining population, Duntroon is likely to experience less pressure on housing demand, which should benefit prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Duntroon
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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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Local infrastructure updates, major construction projects, and planning changes have a significant influence on how an area performs. AreaSearch has identified a total of 2 key projects that are expected to affect the locality. Important initiatives 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 the accompanying index highlighting the most relevant listings.
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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 (LIA) facilities. The project delivers 1,500 contemporary rooms for Trainee Officers, offices for 100 supervisory staff, and a multi-level car park with electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It addresses critical health hazards such as mould while modernising the military education and training environment.
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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The Duntroon SA2 area records a median taxpayer income of $51,867 and an average of $62,918, based on the most recent postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, in contrast to the median income of $72,206 and average income of $85,981 in the Australian Capital Territory. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since the 2023 financial year, current valuations are estimated at approximately $57,282 for the median and $69,487 for the average as of March 2026.
The 2021 Census reveals household incomes are positioned exceptionally high at the 97th percentile ($3,100 weekly). The overall income distribution is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which accounts for 41.2% of the local population (975 people), matching the broader metropolitan pattern where 34.3% fall into the same bracket. The suburb displays high wealth, with 50.0% of earners receiving more than $3,000 per week, which underpins demand for premium retail and service sectors. Once housing expenditures are deducted, residents retain 91.3% of their earnings, indicating substantial disposable income, and the area is situated in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
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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According to the most recent Census, the distribution of dwelling types in Duntroon consisted of 95.1% houses and 4.9% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing options), compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings across the Australian Capital Territory. Concurrently, home ownership rates in Duntroon trailed the Australian Capital Territory average, standing at 0.0%, meaning the remaining properties were either mortgaged (0.0%) or rented (100.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was recorded at $0, which is far below the Australian Capital Territory average, while the median weekly rent was logged at $270, compared to $2,080 and $450 in the Australian Capital Territory.
On a national level, Duntroon's mortgage outlays are significantly below the Australian average of $1,863, and rent payments are also notably lower than the national figure 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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Families represent the vast majority of households at 87.5%, which includes 45.5% couples with children, 38.6% couples without children, and 3.4% single parent households. Non-family arrangements account for the remaining 12.5% of households, with lone person households representing 8.3% and shared group households making up 4.1%. The median household occupancy stands at 2.8 people, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average 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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Educational outcomes in the area present challenges, with tertiary qualification rates sitting at 23.5%, which is well below the SA3 regional average of 59.7%. This situation highlights both a difficulty and a clear opening for focused educational programs. Among the qualifications held, bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational training accounts for 23.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and older, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (15.1%). Engagement in learning is remarkably strong, with 78.0% of the local population currently enrolled in some form of structured study.
This figure includes 67.3% studying at tertiary institutions, 3.3% in primary education, and 1.3% attending secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Duntroon reaches 13 stops on 61 routes, timetabled for about 5,400 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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Analysis of public transport options shows 13 active transit stops in operation within Duntroon, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 61 separate routes, which combine to support 5,369 passenger journeys each week. Because it is a mostly residential locality, the majority of residents travel outside the area for work, and walking is highly prevalent at 78%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per household. A comparatively small 8.5% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Daily services average 767 trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 413 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Significant health issues are apparent in Duntroon, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and the occurrence of long-term conditions, which exert notable effects on both younger and older cohorts. Additionally, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low, standing at about 50% of the population (~1,192 people). This is lower than the 62.4% recorded across the Australian Capital Territory, as well as the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues reported in the locality, affecting 4.3% and 3.1% of residents respectively.
Conversely, 91.7% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 70.2% in the Australian Capital Territory. Health trends within the working-age cohort are generally average. Residents aged 65 and older represent 0.3% of the community (8 people), which is below the 14.3% share in the Australian Capital Territory. Health trends among senior citizens present some difficulties, though national comparisons place them in line with the broader population.
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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Duntroon aligns closely with the regional averages regarding cultural variety, with citizens making up 77.4% of the population, 80.7% born within Australia, and 88.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion in Duntroon, representing 36.9% of the population. The most visible divergence is in Hinduism, which represents 1.7% of the community, compared to 4.8% across the Australian Capital Territory. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (based on parental birthplace), the three most common heritages in Duntroon are Australian, representing 29.6% of the population, which is considerably higher than the regional average of 23.0%, English at 26.3%, and Irish at 8.4%.
There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: New Zealand heritage is overrepresented at 1.3% of Duntroon (compared to 0.5% in the region), Russian ancestry is at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%), and Korean heritage sits at 0.4% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Duntroon is 25, younger than 100% of areas nationally. That is 4 years older than at the 2021 Census. 81.5% 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 has a median age of 25, which is much lower than the Australian Capital Territory level of 35 and the Australian average of 38 years. The demographic structure reveals a large concentration of individuals aged 15 - 24, who make up 65.5% of the population, whereas the 35 - 44 age cohort is comparatively small at 5.8% compared to the Australian Capital Territory. This concentration of 15 - 24 year-olds is far higher than the national figure of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the median age has risen by 3.8 years from 21 to 25.
The 45 to 54 cohort expanded from 1.9% to 4.7% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort grew from 14.1% to 16.0%. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 cohort decreased from 71.3% to 65.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic forecasts suggest notable adjustments in the age distribution. The 55 to 64 age cohort is expected to experience minor changes, increasing by 0 people (0%) from 36 to 37, while the 45 to 54 and 65 to 74 cohorts are anticipated to decline in population.
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 Aug 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) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Apr 2026 4 months ago 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 May 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 May 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.