Giralang

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

Giralang's population is approximately 3,348 as of November 2025, reflecting a decrease of 24 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,372. This change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 3,346 in June 2024 and an additional 68 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is around 1,366 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed approximately 58.4% of overall population gains during 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 and years post-2032, ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted. Future trends indicate an overall population decline by 493 persons to 2041, but specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are expected to grow by 53 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Giralang, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Giralang has recorded approximately 14 residential properties granted approval per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 74 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 0.5 people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built during these years.

This indicates that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more buying options and facilitating population growth beyond current expectations. The average expected construction cost of new properties is $385,000, signifying a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, there have been $270,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Giralang has about three-quarters of the building activity per person and ranks among the 18th percentile nationally, implying limited buyer options while increasing demand for established properties. New building activity consists of 15.0% detached dwellings and 85.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living that caters to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

This shift represents a notable departure from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 94.0% houses. Giralang reflects a highly mature market with approximately 834 people per dwelling approval. Given the expected stable or declining population, there should be reduced pressure on housing in Giralang, potentially presenting buying opportunities.

Giralang has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that could affect this region. Notable ones are Kaleen Local Centre Enhancements, Kaleen Aged Care Precinct - Bullecourt Village Expansion and Mona Tait Gardens Upgrades, Kaleen Environmental Restoration Project, and Kenny New Suburb Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Giralang shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Giralang has a highly educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 4.3% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.6%. As of September 2025, 1,709 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.7% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%.

Workforce participation lagged at 66.6%, compared to the ACT's 72.5%. According to Census responses, only 13.3% of residents worked from home. The key industries of employment were public administration & safety, education & training, and construction. Giralang had a particular specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

However, public administration & safety was under-represented, at 27.7% compared to the ACT's 30.4%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. In the 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 1.6%, labour force by 1.0%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.6 percentage points. This compared to the ACT where employment grew by 1.4%, labour force expanded by 1.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Giralang's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did 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 2023 shows that Giralang SA2 has high incomes. The median income is $68,670 and the average is $79,618. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory's figures: median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $75,029 (median) and $86,991 (average). Census 2021 data shows Giralang's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 88th and 89th percentiles. The earnings profile reveals that 33.9% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999, reflecting broader area patterns where 34.3% fall into this range. Economic strength is evident with 38.9% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.8% of income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

In Giralang, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.8% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 6.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Giralang stood at 38.6%, with mortgaged properties at 41.7% and rented ones at 19.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, exceeding the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent in Giralang was $460, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Giralang's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 77.9% of all households, including 36.5% couples with children, 29.2% couples without children, and 10.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.1%, with lone person households at 18.6% and group households making up 2.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

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

In Giralang, residents aged 15+ have higher educational attainment than the national average. Specifically, 41.2% hold university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4%. This includes bachelor degrees (23.9%), postgraduate qualifications (11.5%), and graduate diplomas (5.8%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 29.1% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (18.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.3% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (11.4%), secondary education (7.9%), and tertiary education (5.0%).

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

Giralang has 26 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a total of 96 routes, facilitating 6,921 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility to these stops is excellent, with residents on average being located 184 meters from the nearest one. Most residents in this primarily residential area commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport, used by 89% of residents, while bus is used by 6%, and cycling by 3%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.6, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 13.3% of residents work from home, a figure that might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 988 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 266 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Giralang is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Giralang shows above-average health outcomes, as assessed by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 58% (~1,955 people) have private health cover, compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory. Asthma (9.5%) and mental health issues (9.2%) are the most common conditions, with 66.4% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among working-age residents are broadly typical. The area has 18.8% of residents aged 65 and over (629 people), higher than the 14.1% in Australian Capital Territory but lower nationally when considering the broader population.

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

Giralang's population showed above-average cultural diversity, with 22.5% born overseas and 19.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion was Christianity, accounting for 43.3%. Notably, Judaism had a higher representation in Giralang at 0.4%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's average of 0.2%.

In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 25.1%, followed by English at 24.4% and Other at 9.3%. Some ethnic groups were notably divergent: Croatian was overrepresented at 1.2% (regional average 0.9%), Polish at 0.9% (0.8%), and Korean at 0.6% (0.6%).

Giralang's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Giralang's median age is 38 years, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but equivalent to the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Giralang has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (11.2%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.6%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the age group of 75 to 84 has increased from 4.3% to 6.2%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 9.4% to 11.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 14.1% to 12.6%, and the 65 to 74 group has dropped from 12.5% to 11.2%. Demographic modeling indicates that Giralang's age profile will significantly change by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 15%, adding 30 residents to reach a total of 240. Residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.