Kambah

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 approximately 15,891 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 221 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 15,670. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 15,878 in June 2025 and 152 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,401 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Kambah has shown steady growth with a compound annual growth rate of 0.5%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 52.1% to 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, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, using 2022 as the base year. Future trends indicate an overall population decline by 976 persons in Kambah by 2041, with specific age cohorts like the 85 and over group 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 annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 202 homes were approved, with an additional 7 approved so far in FY26. On average, over these five years, about 1.5 new residents arrived per newly constructed home. However, recent data shows a moderation to approximately -0.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years.

Development projects have averaged around $364,000 in construction value, indicating a focus on premium market segments with higher-end properties. In FY26, commercial development approvals totaled $831,000, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory's average, Kambah exhibits moderately higher construction activity, approximately 10.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, recent construction activity has eased slightly. Nationally, Kambah shows lower construction activity, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

New building activity comprises around 31.0% detached houses and approximately 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 marks a significant change from the current housing mix of approximately 85.0% houses, likely due to reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Kambah's population density is around 838 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Kambah should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers in the future.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely to affect this region. Notable initiatives include Athllon Drive Duplication, Kambah Group Centre Expansion, Kambah BMX Facility Lighting Upgrade, and Marigal Gardens Retirement Village Expansion. Below is a list of the most relevant projects.

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

Kambah has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.4% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.1%. As of December 2025, there were 7,941 residents employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.5% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Kambah was 64.3%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 70.5%. According to Census responses, only 11.5% of residents worked from home. The leading employment industries 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% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 30.4%. Over the year ending December 2025, employment increased by 1.1%, labour force grew by 1.0%, and unemployment remained essentially unchanged. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory saw employment growth of 0.9%, labour force expansion of 1.2%, and an increase in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years for national employment. Applying these projections to Kambah's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is 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 2023 shows income in Kambah SA2 is above average nationally. The median income is $67,885 while the average stands at $78,277. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory's figures of a median income of $72,206 and an average of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $74,972 (median) and $86,449 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Kambah rank highly nationally, between the 78th and 84th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 32.2% of locals earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, reflecting broader area patterns where 34.3% occupy this range. Notably, 34.4% earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of income, indicating strong purchasing power and 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

As of the latest Census, dwelling structures in Kambah consisted of 84.8% houses and 15.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Australian Capital Territory's 63.3% houses and 36.7% 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, below the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. Median weekly rent in Kambah was $400, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Kambah's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Kambah has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

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

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

The area's university qualification rate is 35.0%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 46.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational credentials, held by 31.2% of residents aged 15+, include advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (19.5%). Educational participation is 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.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Kambah has 62 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 100 different routes, offering a total of 6,397 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is considered good, with residents living an average of 345 meters from their nearest stop. Most commutes in Kambah are outward-bound due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 91% of residents. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

Only 11.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census). Service frequency across all routes averages 913 trips daily, amounting to around 103 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kambah's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data for Kambah shows positive outcomes overall. Mortality rates and health conditions align closely with national averages.

Common health issues affect both young and elderly residents equally. Private health cover is high at 58% (~9,216 people), compared to 62.4% in the Australian Capital Territory. Mental health issues and arthritis are most prevalent, affecting 9.5% and 9.0% respectively. 64.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents have a higher prevalence of chronic conditions. The area has 21.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,329 people), higher than the 14.3% in the Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes for seniors are above average, matching national rankings closely.

In terms of cultural diversity, Kambah records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of 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 3.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (26.5%), Australian (25.4%), and Irish (10.1%). Notably, Hungarian (0.4%) is overrepresented in Kambah compared to the region (0.3%), as are Welsh (0.7% vs 0.6%) and Spanish (0.6% vs 0.5%).

Kambah's population is slightly older than 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. The 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented in Kambah at 10.9%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 11.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.7% to 8.1% of Kambah's population between 2016 and 2021. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 12.9% to 10.9%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 13.3% to 12.2%. Population forecasts for Kambah in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 61% (191 people), reaching 503 from 311. Demographic aging will continue as residents aged 65 and older represent 83% of anticipated growth. However, the 75 to 84 and 45 to 54 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.