Gungahlin
Statistical Area - sa2

Gungahlin lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Gungahlin's population is approximately 10,115 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,529 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,586. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 9,198 residents in June 2024 and an additional 875 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,218 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average according to AreaSearch assessments. Gungahlin's growth rate of 17.8% since the 2021 Census exceeds both the state's (5.9%) and SA4 region's averages, making it a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 64.5% of recent population gains in the area.

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 post-2032, age group growth rates from ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, also using 2022 as the base year. Future demographic trends predict exceptional growth for Gungahlin, with an expected increase of 6,484 persons to 2041 based on current population numbers, indicating a total increase of 55.0% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Gungahlin among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Gungahlin has seen approximately 313 new homes approved annually. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 1,568 homes were approved, with an additional one approved so far in FY-26. This translates to an average of about 1 new resident per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions.

The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings developed during this period was $297,000. In FY-26 alone, $31.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting robust local business investment. In comparison to the Australian Capital Territory, Gungahlin has 261.0% more new home approvals per person, offering greater choice for buyers and reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent development in Gungahlin has been entirely comprised of attached dwellings, marking a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 36.0% houses). This trend towards denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. It also suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Gungahlin reflects a highly mature market with around 4450 people per dwelling approval.

Future projections show Gungahlin adding 5,561 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Gungahlin has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 57 potential impact projects. Key initiatives include Gungahlin Community Centre, Gungahlin Marketplace Expansion, Moncrieff East Residential Estate, and Raya Gungahlin. Relevant projects are listed below.

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Gungahlin has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Gungahlin's workforce is highly educated with a 4.4% unemployment rate as of June 2021. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.7%.

As of June 2025, 5,824 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is 1.5 percentage points higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation in Gungahlin stands at 76.0% compared to the ACT's 69.6%. Leading employment industries among residents are public administration & safety, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance. The area has a strong specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level.

However, public administration & safety is under-represented at 23.4% compared to the ACT's 30.4%. Many Gungahlin residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7% while the labour force grew by 1.6%, causing a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with local growth in Gungahlin estimated at approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years based on industry-specific projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Gungahlin had a median taxpayer income of $56,805 and an average of $67,291 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was higher than the national average. The Australian Capital Territory's median income was $68,678 and average income was $83,634 during the same period. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $64,530 (median) and $76,443 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.6%. Census data showed household, family, and personal incomes in Gungahlin ranked between the 79th and 83rd percentiles nationally. In financial year 2022, 38.7% of Gungahlin's population (3,914 individuals) had weekly incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999, similar to the broader regional trend of 34.3%. Notably, 31.3% earned above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consumed 17.1% of income in Gungahlin, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 77th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

Gungahlin features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Gungahlin, as per the latest Census, 35.7% of dwellings were houses while 64.3% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 66.3% houses and 33.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gungahlin stood at 13.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.9% and rented ones at 53.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,801, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,123. The median weekly rent in Gungahlin was $450, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $462 and the national average of $375. Nationally, Gungahlin's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863 while rents were substantially above it.

Gungahlin features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 68.0% of all households, including 29.6% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 32.0%, with lone person households at 25.1% and group households comprising 6.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.9.

Educational achievement in Gungahlin places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Gungahlin is notably high, with 48.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications compared to the national average of 30.4%. This educational advantage is driven by bachelor degrees at 26.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 18.4%, and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational pathways account for 23.2% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 12.4%. Educational participation is also high, with 32.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.3% in tertiary education, 7.0% in primary education, and 6.1% pursuing secondary education.

Gungahlin College and Burgmann Anglican School serve a total of 2,785 students in the area. The International Comparative Student Achievement (ICSEA) score for the area is 1111, indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. There is one secondary school and one K-12 school in the area. Gungahlin functions as an education hub with 27.5 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 14.7, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Public transport analysis shows 40 active transport stops operating within Gungahlin. These include a mix of light rail and bus services. They are served by 23 individual routes that collectively provide 4,037 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 179 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 576 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 100 weekly trips per individual stop.

Gungahlin's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Gungahlin with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 53% (~5,401 people) have private health cover, compared to 58.6% across Australian Capital Territory.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.4 and 6.5% of residents respectively. About 78.4% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.4% across Australian Capital Territory. In Gungahlin, 8.0% (808 people) are aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Gungahlin is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Gungahlin has high cultural diversity, with 49.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 49.8% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 32.4%. Hinduism is overrepresented, making up 11.4%, compared to 9.5% in ACT.

The top ancestry groups are Other (19.9%), English (17.2%), and Australian (17.1%). Korean (2.7%) and Indian (5.8%) are notably overrepresented, while Vietnamese (2.0%) is slightly higher than regional levels.

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

Gungahlin's median age in 2021 was 32 years, which is younger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and significantly under the Australian median of 38. Compared to the ACT, Gungahlin had a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (26.1%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds was well above the national average of 14.5%. Post-2021 Census data showed that the proportion of Gungahlin's population aged 65-74 increased from 4.2% to 5.4%, while the 55-64 age group rose from 7.3% to 8.3%. Conversely, the 25-34 age cohort decreased from 27.8% to 26.1%. Demographic modeling indicates that Gungahlin's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 35-44 age group is projected to expand considerably, with an increase of 999 people (57%), from 1,756 to 2,756 residents.