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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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Isaacs has an estimated 2,402 residents. That puts 777 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 evaluations by AreaSearch, the resident count in Isaacs stands at approximately 2,402 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 23 individuals (1.0%) compared to the 2,379 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on an ABS estimated resident population of 2,402 in June 2025 alongside address verification processes conducted after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 777 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with the norm across areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The expansion of the local population was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 80.8% of the total population gains in recent times.
AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for the period after 2032, growth rates by age bracket from the ACT Government's SA2 projections starting in 2022 are applied. Looking at future demographic patterns, these projections point to a shrinking population, with a forecasted reduction of 200 persons by 2041 under this approach. In contrast, specific age brackets are set to rise, particularly the group aged 85 and over, which is estimated to grow by 54 people. Refer to the age section for further details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Within the last five years, Isaacs has seen only 2 residential building approvals. This lack of development projects indicates a mature residential area with scarce opportunities for new construction. Such conditions can help maintain current property values, although buyers must recognize that the market could remain quiet with restricted transactional volume. Isaacs exhibits significantly lower residential construction volumes compared to the Australian Capital Territory. This restricted supply of new properties typically reinforces demand and pricing for pre-existing houses, even though construction rates have picked up lately. This activity level is also below the national benchmark, highlighting the suburb's established character and suggesting possible planning constraints.
Because the population is projected to stabilize or contract, Isaacs is likely to experience less pressure on its residential market, which could present options for buyers.
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 42 current infrastructure and development projects close to Isaacs, worth an estimated $5.77 billion. 8 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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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Changes in local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major works can play a key role in local trends. AreaSearch has identified 1 project that is likely to have a direct impact on the area. The key developments include the Canberra Hospital Master Plan, the Mixed-Use Complex In Mawson, the Affordable Housing Project Fund, and The Centenary Hospital for Women and Children Expansion Project, with details provided on those of closest relevance.
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The Oaks - Yamba Sports Club Redevelopment
Redevelopment of community sports club facilities with modern amenities and expanded capacity for recreational activities.
Canberra Hospital Master Plan
A 20-year strategic transformation (2021-2041) of the Canberra Hospital campus to modernize clinical facilities and improve campus integration. Following the 2024 completion of the $640 million Critical Services Building (Building 5), current works focus on the demolition of Buildings 6 and 23 to facilitate the new Pathology and Clinical Support Building. The plan ultimately organizes the campus into seven distinct clinical precincts, including new inpatient buildings and expanded parking infrastructure to support long-term regional health demand.
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.
Woden Community Services Hub
A new four-storey facility in Woden Town Centre that will centralise community and government services under one roof, bringing together services currently operating from multiple buildings in the region. It will include child and family services, meeting rooms, a multi-purpose hall, and workshop spaces. Construction is expected to commence in 2026-27.
Skye by Trilogy (Section 117 Phillip)
A landmark 20-storey mixed-use residential tower comprising 188 luxury apartments with ground-floor retail and commercial space, located directly opposite Westfield Woden in the Phillip town centre. Developed by Zapari, the project forms part of the broader high-rise transformation of the Woden Town Centre precinct.
Ivy by Morris (Section 54 Phillip)
A premium 18-storey residential tower offering 212 apartments with rooftop amenities, ground-floor retail and direct connection to the redeveloped Woden Town Square.
Mixed-Use Complex In Mawson
Development of 92 apartments with commercial components, designed by Oztal Architects, includes two buildings and basement parking.
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.
1,152 residents of Isaacs are employed, from a labour force of 1,190. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 57.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,889, about 79% 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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The workforce in Isaacs is highly qualified, with strong representation in critical service industries, an unemployment rate of just 3.2%, and steady employment levels over the prior year. In March 2026, 1,152 local citizens were employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.9% below the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, while workforce participation was notably low at 57.5% compared to the territory's 70.8%. Census data indicates that a modest 13.0% of workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.
The suburb displays a strong concentration in health care & social assistance, where the employment proportion is 1.4 times higher than the territory average. Conversely, retail trade is less prominent, making up 4.5% compared to the territory average of 6.6%. The suburb appears to provide few local job positions, as demonstrated by comparing the count of working individuals against the resident population in Census data. Based on SALM and ABS figures analyzed by AreaSearch, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw employment rise by 0.3% while the labour force expanded by 1.2%, leading to a 0.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same span, the Australian Capital Territory recorded an employment rise of 0.3% and labour force expansion of 1.1%, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point increase. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Isaacs. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Locally, projecting these national industry trends suggests employment could grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, compared to national forecasts of 6.6% and 13.7% growth respectively (note that this calculation is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Isaacs is $2,670 a week (about $139,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,307 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $76,974 a year against an average of $99,200. 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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Aggregated ATO data from AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year places the Isaacs SA2 within the highest income percentiles across the country. Taxpayers in Isaacs recorded a median income of $76,974 and an average income of $99,200, compared to the Australian Capital Territory averages of $72,206 and $85,981. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.44% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of roughly $85,010 for the median and $109,556 for the average in March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Isaacs are positioned high, ranking between the 93rd and 94th national percentiles.
Income distribution data shows that the highest earnings bracket of $4000+ per week includes 31.7% of the population (761 residents), whereas the dominant bracket for the territory is $1,500 - 2,999 at 34.3%. Financial strength is evident as 45.3% of local households earn weekly incomes above $3,000, which supports consumer spending. Residents keep 90.5% of their earnings after accounting for housing expenses, indicating high disposable income, and the suburb falls in the 9th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Isaacs had 915 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 0% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,300 a month. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.9%. 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 data reveals that the housing stock in Isaacs consists of 83.9% separate houses and 16.1% alternative options like townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings, which contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory split of 63.3% separate houses and 36.7% alternative options. Home ownership rates in Isaacs are considerably higher than the territory average, sitting at 51.9%, with mortgaged properties making up 30.6% and rented properties accounting for 17.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,300 exceeds the territory average of $2,080, while the median weekly rent of $520 is higher than the territory average of $450.
On a national level, Isaacs's mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Isaacs counted 915 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 76.4%, consisting of couples with children at 32.0%, couples without children at 34.5%, and single parent families at 8.8%. Non-family households represent 23.6% of the total, with single person households accounting for 20.7% and group households representing 2.6%. The median household occupancy of 2.5 people is equal to the Australian Capital Territory average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.6% of adults in Isaacs hold a university qualification, including 28.2% with a bachelor degree and 19.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 11.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Level of education in Isaacs is high compared to broader averages, with 53.6% of the population aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This education profile positions the suburb well for professional and academic opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 28.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (19.5%) and graduate diplomas (5.9%). Vocational training is held by 19.8% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.2%) and certificate courses (11.6%). A high portion of the population is engaged in education, with 25.2% of residents enrolled in a course of study.
This includes 8.9% attending primary school, 6.5% in secondary school, and 5.5% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Isaacs reaches 19 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 3,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Analysis of the public transport network shows 19 active bus stops operating in Isaacs. These stops are served by 42 distinct routes, which combine to run 3,615 passenger trips per week. Transport accessibility is rated high, with residents living an average of 164 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 92%, and buses representing 6%. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles, which is above the territory average.
A relatively low proportion of residents (13.0%) work from home (2021 Census; potentially impacted by temporary pandemic conditions). The average frequency of transit services is 516 trips per day across all routes, which is equivalent to approximately 190 weekly trips per active stop.
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66.8% of residents in Isaacs report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 70.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.7 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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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates by AreaSearch points to strong health profiles in Isaacs, with younger age groups showing a particularly low incidence of standard illnesses. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering roughly 70% of the community (1,691 residents). This compares to a rate of 62.4% in the Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health conditions reported by residents are arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.9 and 7.0% of the population respectively, while 66.8% of the community reported having no chronic medical issues compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Residents under 65 show better health profiles than average. The population aged 65 and over comprises 28.6% of the suburb (687 residents), which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 14.3%. Senior citizens have above-average health results, though this group ranks lower nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.6% of Isaacs residents were born overseas and 31.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.9%) and Australian (18.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Isaacs shows a high level of cultural diversity, with 36.6% of the population born outside Australia and 31.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 51.1% of residents. The suburb has a notable concentration of residents identifying as Hindu at 6.6%, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%. In terms of parentage and heritage, the most common backgrounds in Isaacs are English at 21.9%, Australian at 18.0% (which is below the regional average of 23.0%), and Other at 13.5%. Looking at specific European backgrounds, Polish ancestry is prominent at 1.6% of the population (compared to 0.8% in the region), Hungarian is at 0.6% (compared to 0.3%), and Croatian is at 1.4% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Isaacs is 48, older than 89% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 21.6% 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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The median age of 48 in Isaacs is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and the national median of 38. The local population has an over-representation of people aged 75 - 84 (13.4% compared to the territory average), and an under-representation of people aged 25 - 34 (9.0%). This concentration of older residents is also higher than the national average of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 10.2% to 13.4%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 9.7% to 12.6%.
Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 bracket has fallen from 16.1% to 14.0%, and the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 11.1% to 9.1%. Projections for 2041 indicate demographic shifts for Isaacs, with the population aged 85+ expected to grow by 50 people (75%) from 66 to 117. This indicates an aging trend, where residents aged 65+ account for 100% of the projected growth, while the 0 to 4 and 45 to 54 brackets are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Isaacs
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 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) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,379 at the 2021 Census → 2,402 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 May 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 (801091104). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.