Duntroon
Statistical Area - sa2

Duntroon has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Duntroon's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 2,239 as of Aug 2025. This figure represents a growth of 265 people, marking a 13.4% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 1,974. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,241 in June 2024 and an additional 7 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 929 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Duntroon's growth rate exceeded the state average of 5.7% since the 2021 Census, positioning it as a growth leader in its SA4 region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 46.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch's projections for each SA2 area are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections with a 2022 base are adopted. According to these projections, Duntroon's population is expected to decline by 41 persons by 2041.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Duntroon according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Duntroon has seen approximately three new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 18 homes. As of FY-26, zero approvals have been recorded. On average, 9.6 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating supply lagging behind demand and potential buyer competition leading to pricing pressures. This financial year has seen $20.3 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity.

Compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, Duntroon shows significantly reduced construction (88.0% below regional average per person), which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This is also under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Population projections show stability or decline in Duntroon, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures that could benefit potential buyers.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Duntroon should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Duntroon has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Two projects identified by AreaSearch are likely to impact the area: Australian Defence Force Academy Living-In Accommodation and Australian War Memorial Redevelopment.

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Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Duntroon had a median taxpayer income of $48,719 and an average income of $62,688 in financial year 2022. This was lower than the national averages of $53,112 (median) and $77,115 (average). As of September 2025, based on a 13.6% increase since 2022, estimated incomes are approximately $55,345 (median) and $71,214 (average). According to Census 2021 data, Duntroon's household incomes ranked at the 98th percentile, with a weekly income of $3,100. The earnings profile showed that 41.2% of residents earned between $1,500 and $2,999 per week. After housing costs, residents retained 91.3% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile, suggesting considerable affluence that supports premium retail and service offerings.

Duntroon is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Duntroon's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 95.1% houses and 4.9% other dwellings. In contrast, the Australian Capital Territory had 39.3% houses and 60.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Duntroon was at 0%, with all other dwellings either mortgaged or rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $0, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent was $270, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $476 and the national average of $375.

Duntroon features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 87.5% of all households, including 45.5% couples with children, 38.6% couples without children, and 3.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 12.5%, consisting of 8.3% lone person households and 4.1% group households. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.2.

Duntroon faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 23.5%, significantly lower than the SA3 area average of 59.7%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational pathways account for 23.5% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificates at 15.1%. Educational participation is high, with 78.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 67.3% in tertiary education, 3.3% in primary education, and 1.3% pursuing secondary education. However, educational facilities appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 13 active stops in Duntroon served by buses. These stops are covered by one route, offering 170 weekly passenger trips combined.

On average, there are 24 trips daily across all routes, which translates to about 13 weekly trips per stop.

Duntroon's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Health outcomes data shows significant results across Duntroon, with various health conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~1,144 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area's 65.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (4.3%) and mental health issues (3.1%). A majority, 91.7%, report being completely free from medical ailments compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 70.8%. Duntroon has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 0.1% (3 people), compared to the ACT's 11.4%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Duntroon records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Duntroon's cultural diversity was found to align with the broader region, with 77.4% of its population being citizens, 80.7% born in Australia, and 88.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Duntroon, accounting for 36.9% of people, while Islam was overrepresented at 1.6%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's average of 1.9%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (29.6%), English (26.3%), and Irish (8.4%).

Notably, New Zealand (1.3%) and Korean (0.4%) groups were overrepresented in Duntroon compared to regional averages of 0.5% and 0.7%, respectively.

Duntroon hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Duntroon's median age is 24 years, which is significantly below the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 years and substantially under Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Duntroon has a higher concentration of residents aged 15-24 at 66.3%, but fewer residents aged 35-44 at 6.4%. This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is well above the national average of 12.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, Duntroon's median age has increased by 3.3 years from 21 to 24 years, indicating an aging population. Notable changes include the growth of the 45 to 54 age group from 1.9% to 4.0% of the population, and the increase of the 25 to 34 cohort from 14.1% to 15.3%. Conversely, the 15 to 24 cohort has declined from 71.3% to 66.3%. Demographic modeling suggests that Duntroon's age profile will evolve significantly by the year 2041. The 55 to 64 cohort is projected to show strong growth, adding 0 residents to reach 37. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 and 85+ cohorts are expected to experience population declines.