Fadden

Fadden has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of November 2025, Fadden's population is approximately 2969 people. This figure represents a decrease of 37 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3006. The decline was inferred from ABS estimated resident population data in June 2024 (2967) and three validated new addresses post-census. Fadden's population density is around 954 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages found across similar locations assessed by AreaSearch. While Fadden experienced a 1.2% decline since the census, the SA3 area saw a 0.2% growth, indicating differing trends within the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 52.1% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years beyond 2032, age group growth rates from ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, using 2022 as the base year. Based on projected demographic shifts, national lower quartile growth is anticipated for the area. By 2041, the population is expected to increase by 17 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 0.5% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Fadden is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Fadden has seen minimal dwelling approvals in recent years. Specifically, four homes were approved between the financial years 2021 to 2025 inclusive, with zero approvals recorded so far in the current financial year 2026.

This limited activity aligns with a population decline during this period. The average construction cost value of new dwellings in Fadden is $330,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Fadden has significantly less development activity, 89.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings in the area. Nationally, Fadden's development level is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent developments have been exclusively detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character and appealing to those seeking family homes with space.

Fadden has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects expected to affect this region. Notable projects are: Wanniassa Hills Primary School Modernisation, Erindale Group Centre Master Plan Implementation - Stage 1, The Valley Ponds - Wanniassa, and Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong. Relevant details follow.

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Employment conditions in Fadden rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Fadden has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 0.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.1%.

As of September 2025, 1,634 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% lower than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation was similar to ACT's 69.6%. Key industries included public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.

Accommodation & food had limited presence with 4.8% employment compared to the regional average of 6.5%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census data analysis. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.1%, labour force grew by 0.8%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points in Fadden. In contrast, ACT saw employment rise by 1.4% and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points over the same period. State-level data to November 25 showed ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Fadden's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation and does not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Fadden SA2 has one of the highest incomes in Australia. The median income is $80,083 and the average income is $93,514. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory's median income of $68,678 and average income of $83,634. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $90,974 (median) and $106,232 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Fadden rank highly nationally, between the 96th and 98th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 38.1% of the population (1,131 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 34.3%. A substantial proportion of high earners (55.8% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Fadden. After housing costs, residents retain 90.8% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Fadden is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

As of the latest Census, dwelling structures in Fadden comprised 96.8% houses and 3.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 79.6% houses and 20.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Fadden stood at 45.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.4% and rented dwellings at 6.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, above the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure in Fadden was $620, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $425. Nationally, Fadden's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 86.0% of all households, including 44.0% couples with children, 33.1% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 14.0%, with lone person households at 12.7% and group households at 1.2%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.6.

Fadden shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Fadden is notably high, with 47.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data point. This figure surpasses both national (30.4%) and SA3 area (31.1%) averages. The area's educational advantage is evident across various levels: Bachelor degrees are held by 26.0%, postgraduate qualifications by 14.5%, and graduate diplomas by 6.6% of residents in this age group. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (14.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.1% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Fadden shows that there are currently 23 active transport stops in operation. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 5 individual routes providing service to the area. Collectively, these routes facilitate 531 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of public transportation is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 184 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 75 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Fadden is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Fadden demonstrates above-average health outcomes with both young and old age cohorts having a low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population (2,024 people), compared to 57.2% across Australian Capital Territory, which has a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 8.7 and 8.0% of residents respectively, while 69.6% declare themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 66.1% across Australian Capital Territory.

The area has 19.8% of residents aged 65 and over (588 people), which is higher than the 17.6% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Fadden was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Fadden's cultural diversity was above average, with 23.8% of its population born overseas and 15.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Fadden, making up 52.0% of people. Islam was overrepresented compared to Australian Capital Territory, comprising 2.0% versus 2.4%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (26.4%), Australian (24.0%), and Irish (9.4%). Other ethnic groups with notable divergences included Croatian at 1.1% (versus regional 0.8%), Welsh at 0.8% (versus 0.5%), and Serbian at 0.7% (versus 0.4%).

Fadden's median age exceeds the national pattern

Fadden's median age of 42 is considerably higher than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35, which is also significantly higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, Fadden has a notably over-represented 65-74 cohort at 12.9%, while its 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 6.0%. From 2021 to present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 10.9% to 13.3% of the population, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 4.1% to 5.5%. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort declined from 15.5% to 13.5%, and the 25-34 group dropped from 7.8% to 6.0%. Demographic modeling suggests Fadden's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to expand by 79 people (21%) from 387 to 467. Conversely, both the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.