Giralang

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Giralang's population is around 3,348 as of Feb 2026. This reflects a decrease of 24 people (0.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,372 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,346 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 68 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,366 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which contributed approximately 58.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, are adopted. As we examine future population trends, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to decline by 493 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to grow by 53 people. See the age section for more details.

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 around 14 residential properties granted approval per year, with 74 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 2 so far in FY-26. With an average of only 0.5 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $385,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. There have also been $270,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity.

When measured against the Australian Capital Territory, Giralang records about three-quarters of the building activity per person and ranks in the 18th percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning somewhat limited buyer options and strengthening demand for established properties. New building activity shows 15.0% detached dwellings and 85.0% attached dwellings. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 94.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 834 people per dwelling approval, Giralang reflects a highly mature market.

With the population expected to remain stable or decline, Giralang should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 9 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include 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, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Giralang recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Giralang has a highly educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 4.8%, and 0.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 1,703 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 1.0% above the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation lags significantly (66.5% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 72.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 13.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are public administration & safety, education & training, and construction. The area has a particular employment specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. On the other hand, public administration & safety is under-represented, with only 27.7% of Giralang's workforce compared to 30.4% in the Australian Capital Territory. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 0.6% alongside the labour force increasing by 1.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory, where employment grew by 0.9%, the labour force expanded by 1.2%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Giralang. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Giralang's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised 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 FY-23 reveals that income in the Giralang SA2 is among the highest in Australia, with the median assessed at $68,670 while the average income stands at $79,618. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's figures of a median income of $72,206 and an average income of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $75,029 (median) and $86,991 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Giralang, between the 88th and 89th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 33.9% of the community (1,134 individuals), reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 34.3% similarly occupy this range. Economic strength emerges through 38.9% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.8% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power, and 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

Dwelling structure within Giralang, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 93.8% houses and 6.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to the Australian Capital Territory's 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Giralang was well beyond that of the Australian Capital Territory, at 38.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (41.7%) or rented (19.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Australian Capital Territory average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $460, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $2,080 and $450. Nationally, Giralang's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 77.9% of all households, comprising 36.5% couples with children, 29.2% couples without children, and 10.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.1%, with lone person households at 18.6% and group households comprising 2.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people is 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

Educational attainment in Giralang significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 23.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.5%) and graduate diplomas (5.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 29.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (18.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.3% of residents residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.4% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 26 active transport stops operating within Giralang, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 96 individual routes, collectively providing 6,921 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 184 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 89%, with 6% by bus and 3% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 13.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 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 demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~1,955 people), compared to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 9.5% and 9.2% of residents, respectively, while 66.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 18.9% of residents aged 65 and over (631 people), which is higher than the 14.3% in the Australian Capital Territory, though ranking lower nationally than 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 was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 22.5% of its population born overseas and 19.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Giralang is Christianity, which makes up 43.3% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Giralang are Australian, comprising 25.1% of the population, English, comprising 24.4% of the population, and Other, comprising 9.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Croatian is notably overrepresented at 1.2% of Giralang (vs 0.9% regionally), Polish at 0.9% (vs 0.8%) and Korean at 0.6% (vs 0.6%).

Giralang's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

At 38 years, Giralang's median age is somewhat higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 while equivalent to the Australian median of 38. Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, Giralang has a higher concentration of 65 - 74 residents (10.5%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (12.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.3% to 7.1% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 9.4% to 11.3%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 12.5% to 10.5% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 14.1% to 12.2%. Demographic modeling suggests Giralang's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 69%, adding 27 residents to reach 68. Senior residents (65+) will drive 100% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. On the other hand, the 45 to 54 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.