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 was 15,749 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents an increase of 79 people from the 2021 Census count of 15,670, reflecting a growth rate of 0.5%. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data for June 2024 (15,731) and validated new addresses since the Census date (151). Kambah's population density was 1,388 persons per square kilometer in November 2025, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 0.5% from the 2021 census surpassed that of its SA3 region (0.2%), though overall growth remained modest. Natural growth accounted for approximately 52.2% of Kambah's population gains during recent periods.

For future projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, ACT Government's SA2 area projections using the same base year are adopted. Between 2025 and 2041, Kambah's population is projected to decrease by 1,054 persons. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 85 and over group, which is projected to increase by 209 people during this period.

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 annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 202 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved so far in FY26. On average, over these five years, around 1.5 new residents arrived per new home built. However, this figure has moderated to -0.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years.

Development projects have averaged $364,000 in construction value, indicating a focus on the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY26, commercial development approvals totaled $831,000, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. When compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Kambah shows comparable construction activity per person, supporting market stability in line with regional patterns. However, recent data indicates that construction activity has eased recently. This is lower than national levels, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity comprises 31.0% detached houses and 69.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift towards higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

This represents a significant change from the current housing mix of 85.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Kambah has around 838 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area with an expected stable or declining population. Consequently, there should be reduced pressure on housing in Kambah, 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 eight projects that may impact the region. Notable projects include Athllon Drive Duplication, Kambah BMX Facility Lighting Upgrade, Kambah Group Centre Expansion, and Marigal Gardens Retirement Village Expansion. The following list details 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 significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 5.0% as of June 2021, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 8,081 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate stood at 4.6%, which is 1.6% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation in Kambah was 63.0%, compared to ACT's 69.6%. The leading employment industries among residents were public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.

However, public administration & safety was under-represented in Kambah, with only 28.4% of its workforce compared to ACT's 30.4%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, while labour force increased by 1.6%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, ACT saw employment growth of 1.9%, labour force expansion of 1.6%, and a reduction in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 indicate that national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Kambah's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 shows that income in Kambah is well above average nationally. The median assessed income is $63,895 while the average income 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 13.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $72,585 (median) and $85,945 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Kambah, between the 79th and 84th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 32.2% of locals (5,071 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 34.3% similarly occupy this range. A significant 34.4% earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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 the remaining 15.3% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) figures of 79.6% houses and 20.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kambah stood at 36.6%, with mortgaged properties at 41.7% and rented ones at 21.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with the ACT average, while the median weekly rent was $400 compared to the ACT's $2,000 and $425 respectively. Nationally, Kambah's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

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

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

The area has educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 35.0%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 46.8%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the 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 notably high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.2% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 5.0% in tertiary education. Kambah's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,206 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1033) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 2 primary and 1 K-12 school. School places per 100 residents at 7.7 fall 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

Kambah has 65 active public transport stops, all of which are bus routes. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 1014 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically located 345 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 144 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual 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%, covering about 8,992 people. Mental health issues impact around 9.5% of residents, while arthritis affects 9.0%. About 64.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.1% across the Australian Capital Territory. The area has 20.2% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 3,179 people, which is higher than the 17.6% in the Australian Capital Territory. 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's population shows higher-than-average cultural diversity, with 21.4% born overseas and 14.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Kambah, accounting for 46.2%. Islam is overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), making up 1.8% of Kambah's population versus 2.4% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups are English (26.5%), Australian (25.4%), and Irish (10.1%). Other ethnic groups with notable divergences include Hungarian at 0.4% in Kambah compared to 0.3% regionally, Welsh at 0.7% versus 0.5%, and Spanish at 0.6% versus 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 modestly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, the 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented at 11.1% in Kambah, 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%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 12.9% to 11.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the 85+ group expected to grow by 70%, reaching 456 people from 267. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 79% of this growth, while the 15-24 and 45-54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.