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Gilmore has an estimated 2,724 residents. That puts 1,329 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Gilmore stands at approximately 2,724 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 18 people (0.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, when 2,706 people were enumerated. Such movement is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population figure of 2,722 as of June 2025 alongside 19 validated new addresses registered following the Census. Consequently, the local density reaches 1,328 persons per square kilometer, outpacing national benchmarks reviewed by AreaSearch. Gilmore's post-census rise of 0.7% trails the wider SA3 area (1.4%) by just 0.7 percentage points, reflecting steady underlying demographic conditions.
Natural increase served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 67.9% of all recent population additions. SA2 projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing a 2022 baseline are applied across AreaSearch modeling. Where local data points are unavailable or extend beyond 2032, ACT Government SA2 projections anchored to 2022 are incorporated instead. Over this timeframe, forecasts point toward a demographic reduction, estimating that Gilmore will contract by 166 persons by 2041 under these parameters. Conversely, specific age segments will experience expansion, most notably the 45 to 54 cohort, which is projected to add 39 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
26 new dwellings have been approved in Gilmore over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. 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 approvals in Gilmore have held at an average of roughly 5 units per year, accumulating to 26 homes authorized over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same span of the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of only 0.3 people relocated to the suburb for each new residence constructed, demonstrating that supply matches or runs ahead of demand. This trend broadens purchaser selection and creates room for demographic growth above baseline projections, while average building values sit at $236,000—below broader regional figures—offering more cost-effective options.
Building activity per capita across Gilmore exceeded the Australian Capital Territory average by 33.0% over the 5 year period, maintaining purchaser variety while anchoring existing asset valuations, even though construction momentum has softened lately. This volume remains lower than the national benchmark, underscoring the established fabric of the area alongside potential planning constraints. Recent approvals comprise 20.0% detached houses and 80.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering accessible price points favored by downsizers, first-time purchasers, and investors. This signals a pronounced shift away from historical development patterns (currently 93.0% houses), reflecting tightening land supplies and changing buyer preferences. The suburb records roughly 2004 people per dwelling approval, indicative of a mature market. With demographic projections remaining flat or trending downward, Gilmore should encounter less residential strain, fostering an advantageous environment for purchasers.
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 11 current infrastructure and development projects close to Gilmore, worth an estimated $1.58 billion. 1 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and telecommunications. 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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Infrastructure investments and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local development. At present, no major initiatives have been flagged by AreaSearch as directly impacting the district. Regionally significant projects include Monaro Highway Safety Upgrades, Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong, Queanbeyan Regional Integrated Transport Plan, and Deakin Private Hospital, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Wanniassa Hills Primary School Modernisation
ACT Government modernisation project at Wanniassa Hills Primary School delivering a preschool upgrade and replacement of existing gas boilers with fully electric heat pumps to improve energy efficiency, thermal comfort and learning environments. The works build on the school's earlier major modernisation program including new learning communities, administration refurbishment, hall improvements and expanded parking. Electrical supply upgrade works were tendered in 2025 to support the new HVAC system.
Erindale Group Centre Master Plan Implementation - Stage 1
A long-term revitalisation of the Erindale Group Centre focused on transforming public spaces, improving pedestrian and active travel links, and upgrading community infrastructure. The 2025-26 ACT Budget specifically funded the Erindale shops upgrade, with concept designs for public space improvements, including new lighting, paving, and furniture, expected for community feedback in 2026. The broader master plan facilitates future mixed-use development and roughly 800 new dwellings to support Tuggeranong growth.
Calwell Retirement Living Precinct
A retirement living precinct proposal by KBDC, featuring 30 one-storey townhouses alongside the Calwell shopping strip.
EV Fast Charging Infrastructure - Calwell (Calwell Shopping Centre)
Public DC fast EV charging delivered at Calwell Shopping Centre and operated by Evie Networks, supported by ACT Government grants and ARENA funding to expand Canberra's charging network.
Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong
Proposed southern extension of the Canberra light rail network connecting Woden Town Centre to Tuggeranong Town Centre via the Athllon Drive corridor. Recent 2026 updates indicate the ACT Government is developing a transit-oriented development (ToD) plan for the Athllon Drive corridor, with conceptual integrated bus and light rail network options for Canberra South expected by June 2026. The project remains part of the long-term City-wide Light Rail Network plan to support a population of 500,000.
Calwell Public Housing Development
30 new public housing townhouses (2 and 3 bedroom) built to Class C Adaptable standards. Features evaporative heating/cooling, 6-star energy rating hot water systems, double-glazed windows, and sustainable design.
Calwell Group Centre improvements
Public space upgrades at local shops including new seating, playground with nature play elements, accessible parking bays, improved pedestrian access, upgraded lighting, and enhanced landscaping. Features nest swing, trampolines, slide, steppers and new shade sail.
The Valley Ponds - Wanniassa
Proposed medium-density residential estate of approximately 120-150 townhouses and apartments on former open space land between Wanniassa Hills and the Erindale Centre, part of the broader Indicative Land Release Program.
1,394 residents of Gilmore are employed, from a labour force of 1,488. Unemployment sits at 6.3%, with participation at 69.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,117, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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Gilmore features a competent labor pool with strong representation in essential service industries, an unemployment rate of 6.3%, and relatively steady employment conditions throughout the previous year. As of March 2026, 1,394 residents were employed, and the local unemployment rate stands at 2.3% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's 4.1%, while workforce participation aligns closely with the Australian Capital Territory's 70.6%. Census data indicates that only 9.1% of residents worked from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account. The prominent industries employing residents include public administration & safety, construction, and health care & social assistance.
Gilmore displays notable workforce concentration in construction, capturing a share 1.8 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, professional & technical roles are comparatively sparse, engaging only 7.5% of workers locally versus 11.1% throughout Australian Capital Territory. As indicated by Census comparisons between the resident workforce and locally situated jobs, this largely residential district provides restricted local employment opportunities. Analysis combining AreaSearch data with SALM and ABS figures indicates that during the 12-month period, the labour force expanded by 1.0% while employment dropped by 0.1%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. This trend stands in contrast to the Australian Capital Territory, which experienced a 0.3% rise in employment, a 1.1% growth in the labour force, and a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. The national employment outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia for Mar-26 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in Gilmore. These forecasts span both five-year and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to estimate regional growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over a five-year span and by 13.7% over a ten-year span, though these figures vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Gilmore's current employment composition, the area is expected to see a 6.3% increase in employment over five years and a 12.9% increase over ten years, keeping in mind that this calculation represents a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gilmore is $2,416 a week (about $126,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,164 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $72,121 a year against an average of $78,690. 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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According to postcode ATO figures released for financial year 2023 via AreaSearch, Gilmore SA2 taxpayers earned a median income of $72,121 and an average of $78,690. These statistics stand well above national figures, set against the broader Australian Capital Territory median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Accounting for a 10.44% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $79,650 (median) and $86,905 (average) as of March 2026. 2021 Census records place Gilmore's personal, family, and household earnings between the 88th and 89th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows 36.6% of residents (996 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, closely matching the regional proportion of 34.3%. High-earning households are well represented, with 37.9% receiving over $3,000 per week to sustain quality commercial services. Residents retain 86.8% of their earnings post-housing expenditure, demonstrating considerable buying capacity and placing the suburb in the 7th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gilmore had 948 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,048 a month. Rent absorbs 17.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that the housing profile in Gilmore consisted of 92.8% houses alongside 7.2% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Australian Capital Territory split of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 30.5%, noticeably higher than the Australian Capital Territory standard, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (46.1%) or leased (23.4%). Monthly mortgage costs centered at a median of $2,048, beneath the Australian Capital Territory level of $2,080, while median weekly rent stood at $430 against the regional $450.
On a national scale, Gilmore's mortgage payments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rent remains considerably above the nationwide mark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gilmore counted 948 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 80.7%, comprising 38.6% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 13.5% single parent families. Non-family residences make up the remaining 19.3%, divided between lone person households at 18.6% and group households at 1.2%. The typical household size stands at 2.8 people, surpassing the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.8% of adults in Gilmore hold a university qualification, including 16.2% with a bachelor degree and 4.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 130 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 969 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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Educational attainment in the district presents room for targeted improvement, as university qualification rates (24.8%) sit well beneath the broader SA4 region figure of 46.8%. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 16.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Meanwhile, vocational training is widespread, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, divided between advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (23.4%). A substantial 27.4% of the population is actively engaged in formal study. This total encompasses 9.9% attending primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 3.4% enrolled in tertiary education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gilmore reaches 13 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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Transport analysis identifies 13 active transit points within Gilmore, served by a network of buses. These stops link to 28 individual routes that generate a collective 2,137 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit remains convenient, with the typical resident situated 204 meters from their nearest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, the majority commute elsewhere, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode for 94% of trips. Household vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the regional figure, while a modest 9.1% worked from home during the 2021 Census (which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings).
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 305 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 164 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.9% of residents in Gilmore report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness rates suggest health outcomes in Gilmore trail general averages, with common conditions tracking slightly above typical frequencies across younger and older demographics alike. Concurrently, private health coverage is extensive, held by approximately 58% of all residents (~1,590 people), compared to 62.4% throughout Australian Capital Territory. Asthma and mental health issues represent the primary reported health conditions, affecting 9.7 and 9.4% of the community, respectively, while 66.9% indicated they were entirely free of medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Chronic condition rates are elevated among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 15.6% of residents (425 people), above the Australian Capital Territory share of 14.2%, and display favorable health profiles that rank above the general population nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gilmore is largely Australian-born, at 81.5% of residents, with 15.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.0%) and English (25.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Gilmore trends above typical benchmarks, with 18.5% of the community born abroad and 15.2% conversing in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the largest faith group, practiced by 50.5% of residents. Meanwhile, Buddhism demonstrates noticeable representation at 2.1% of the local population, compared to 3.0% across Australian Capital Territory. Examining parental birthplaces, the primary ancestral backgrounds in Gilmore comprise Australian at 28.0% (higher than the regional proportion of 23.0%), English at 25.4%, and Irish at 9.3%. Other distinct cultural backgrounds show varied representation compared to the wider region, including Serbian at 0.8% locally (vs 0.4% regionally), Spanish at 0.7% (vs 0.5%), and Dutch at 1.7% (vs 1.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gilmore is 37. 24.6% 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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Gilmore mirrors the broader Australian Capital Territory age structure relatively closely, with the most pronounced variation spanning 8.0 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 37, matching the 2021 Census outcome and tracking 2 years above the Australian Capital Territory baseline of 35 from that period. Since then, the share of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) decreased from 28.2% to an estimated 24.8%. Through to 2041, the largest numerical gain is anticipated across middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), rising by 18 residents (3%) to 716, while young to middle aged adults, children, and young adults are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gilmore
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 · Jun 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,706 at the 2021 Census → 2,724 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 (801071077). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.