Kambah
Statistical Area - sa2

Kambah is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Kambah's population is 15,752 as of Aug 2025. This shows an increase of 82 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 15,670. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates of 15,732 in June 2024 and 152 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,389 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Kambah's growth of 0.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's 0.2%, though it remains modest. Natural growth contributed approximately 52.2% of overall population gains recently.

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, also based on 2022. Future trends indicate a population decline by 1,054 persons to 2041, but specific age cohorts like the 85 and over group are projected to grow by 209 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Kambah according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Kambah has recorded approximately 40 residential properties granted approval per year. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 202 homes approved over the past five financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, and an additional five approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.5 new residents have been added per year per dwelling constructed over these five financial years, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions. However, this figure has eased to -0.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting improved supply availability. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $329,000.

This financial year, $831,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating a predominantly residential focus for development activity in Kambah. When compared to the Australian Capital Territory as a whole, Kambah shows comparable construction activity per person, supporting market stability and aligning with regional trends. However, recent construction activity has eased slightly when measured against national averages, potentially indicating market maturity or development constraints. New building activity is primarily composed of detached houses (31.0%) and townhouses or apartments (69.0%), reflecting a shift towards higher-density living options which can cater to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a significant change from the current housing mix in Kambah, where 85.0% of dwellings are houses, possibly due to reduced availability of development sites and evolving lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With approximately 838 people added per approval, Kambah is considered a mature, established area with an expected stable or declining population, potentially reducing housing pressure and creating opportunities for buyers in the future.

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

Kambah has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Athllon Drive Duplication, Kambah BMX Facility Lighting Upgrade, Kambah Group Centre Expansion, and Marigal Gardens Retirement Village Expansion. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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Kambah shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Kambah has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 5.0%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3% over the past year.

As of June 2025, there are 8,081 residents employed, and the unemployment rate stands at 4.6%. This is 1.6% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.4%, with workforce participation at 63.0%, compared to ACT's 69.6%. Key employment industries among Kambah residents include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.

However, public administration & safety is slightly under-represented in Kambah, with only 28.4% of its workforce compared to ACT's 30.4%. Over the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, while labour force grew by 1.6%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, ACT saw employment growth of 1.9% and a reduction in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. As of Sep-25, ACT's employment contracted by 0.33%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, which is lower than the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kambah's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5%% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates that income in Kambah is notably higher than the national average. The median income is assessed at $63,895, while the average stands at $75,656. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory's figures of a median income of $68,678 and an average income of $83,634. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.78% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Kambah would be approximately $70,783 (median) and $83,812 (average) as of March 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Kambah all rank highly nationally, between the 79th and 84th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 32.2% of locals (5,072 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly income category, reflecting broader area patterns where 34.3% occupy this range. Notably, 34.4% earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity and robust local economic activity. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of their income, demonstrating strong purchasing power, with the area's SEIFA income ranking placing it in the 7th decile.

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

In Kambah, as per the latest Census, 84.8% of dwellings were houses with 15.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's 79.6% houses and 20.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kambah stood at 36.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.7% and rented ones at 21.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, matching the Australian Capital Territory average, while median weekly rent was $400 compared to the territory's $2,000 and $425 respectively. Nationally, Kambah's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, with rents higher than the national figure of $375.

Kambah has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 73.8% of all households, consisting of 31.9% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 26.2%, with lone person households at 23.7% and group households comprising 2.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Australian Capital Territory average.

The educational profile of Kambah exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 35.0%, significantly below the SA4 region average of 46.8%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 31.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (19.5%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education. Kambah's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,206 students, while demonstrating typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1033) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes two primary and one K-12 school. School places per 100 residents are at 7.7, below the regional average of 14.9, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Public transport analysis shows 65 active transport stops in Kambah, operated by a mix of buses. These stops are served by five individual routes, collectively offering 1014 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 345 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 144 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 15 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Kambah is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Kambah faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 57% (~8994 people). Mental health issues impact 9.5% of residents, while arthritis affects 9%. Sixty-four point seven percent declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 66.1%. The area has twenty point two percent of residents aged sixty-five and over (3180 people), higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of seventeen point six percent. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Kambah has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 21.4% of its population born overseas and 14.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Kambah is Christianity, accounting for 46.2% of the population. Islam is overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory, making up 1.8% of Kambah's population versus the regional average of 2.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (26.5%), Australian (25.4%), and Irish (10.1%). Some ethnic groups have notable differences in representation: Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.4% compared to the region's 0.3%, Welsh at 0.7% versus 0.5%, and Spanish at 0.6% compared to 0.7%.

Kambah's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Kambah is 41 years, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory's average of 35 years and slightly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to the ACT average, the 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented at 11.1% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.7% to 7.4% of the population, and the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 12.9% to 11.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Kambah. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 70%, reaching 456 people from 267, with residents aged 65 and older representing 79% of the anticipated growth. Conversely, the 15-24 and 45-54 age groups are expected to experience population declines.