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Statistical Area - sa2

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

Page's population, as of August 2025, is approximately 2,997, a decrease of 57 people from the 2021 Census figure of 3,054. This change is inferred from an estimated resident population of 2,984 in June 2024 and the addition of 20 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 2,270 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods. 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 ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, also based on 2022. By 2041, the population is projected to increase by 174 persons to just below the median national statistical area increase, recording a total gain of 5.8% over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Page, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Page has averaged approximately seven new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data, provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, shows 36 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY20 to FY25. No dwelling approvals have been recorded so far in FY26. The area has experienced population decline, suggesting that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $353,000. In the current financial year, $2.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Page has approximately two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person. When assessed nationally among other areas, Page places around the 62nd percentile for development activity, though recent periods have shown an increase. This is below the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New development in Page consists of 50% detached dwellings and 50% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 70% houses.

This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 236 people per dwelling approval, Page shows characteristics of a low density area. Future projections indicate that Page will add approximately 160 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.

Page has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 24thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified zero projects likely to impact this area. Notable projects are Belconnen Mixed-Use Towers, New Northside Hospital, Parkwood Urban Release, and Deakin Private Hospital. The following list details the most relevant ones.

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The employment landscape in Page shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Page has an educated workforce with key services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 4.0% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 2.1%.

As of June 2025, 1,539 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation was at 56.5% in Page, lagging behind ACT's 69.6%. Employment was concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.

Public administration & safety had limited presence with 26.5% employment compared to the regional average of 30.4%. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. In the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 2.1%, while labour force grew by 1.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasted with ACT, where employment rose by 1.9%, labour force grew by 1.6%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 showed ACT employment contracted by 0.33% (losing 1,480 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lagged behind national employment growth of 0.26%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Page's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on 2022 financial year, Page had a median taxpayer income of $52,075 and an average of $65,351. This is comparable to national averages of $68,678 in Australian Capital Territory. By March 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.78%, median income is estimated at $57,689 and average at $72,396. Census data shows personal income ranks at the 71st percentile ($932 weekly), with household income at the 51st percentile. The largest earnings segment consists of 32.6% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (977 residents). This aligns with surrounding regions, where this cohort represents 34.3%. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, but disposable income ranks at the 53rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Page, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 70.2% houses and 29.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory had 69.4% houses and 30.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Page was 37.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.0% and rented dwellings at 34.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Page was $2,000, aligning with the Australian Capital Territory average. Median weekly rent in Page was $438, compared to $430 in Australian Capital Territory. Nationally, Page's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 than the Australian average of $1,863. Page's median weekly rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Page features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 58.4% of all households, including 24.1% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.6%, with lone person households at 35.0% and group households comprising 6.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

Page shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Page is notably high, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 25.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.6%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (15.6%). Educational participation is high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.2% in primary education, 7.8% in tertiary education, and 6.3% pursuing secondary education. St Matthew's Primary School serves the local educational needs within Page, with an enrollment of 326 students as of the latest data available. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. As of 2019, Page demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1094). School places per 100 residents stood at 10.9 in Page, below the regional average of 15.1.

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

The Page area has 15 operational public transport stops, all offering bus services. These are served by six distinct routes that collectively facilitate 962 weekly passenger journeys. The accessibility of these transport facilities is deemed excellent, with residents situated an average of 174 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 137 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 64 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Page is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Health challenges are prominent across Page, affecting various age groups. The prevalence of private health cover stands at approximately 52%, covering around 1,570 individuals, compared to the average SA2 area and the Australian Capital Territory's 57.1%.

Key medical conditions include arthritis (impacting 11.3% of residents) and mental health issues (affecting 9.8%), while 58.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 68.1% in the Australian Capital Territory. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 23.5% (705 people), than the Australian Capital Territory's 15.3%. Health outcomes among seniors generally mirror those of the broader population.

Page was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Page was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 32.5% of its population born overseas and 25.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Page, making up 43.4% of people there. However, Buddhism stands out as overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, comprising 4.1% of Page's population versus 3.0%.

The top three ancestral groups in Page are English (23.8%), Australian (23.1%), and Other (12.2%). Notably, Vietnamese (1.4%) is overrepresented compared to the regional figure of 1.2%, while Spanish (0.6%) and Croatian (0.8%) also show slight increases from their respective regional averages of 0.5% and 0.8%.

Page's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Page has a median age of 39, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory's figure of 35, and comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The percentage of people aged 85 and above in Page is 6.7%, which is higher than that of the Australian Capital Territory. Conversely, the percentage of people aged 15 to 24 is 11.3%, lower than the national average. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of Page's population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 9.6% to 11.3%. During this period, the percentage of people aged 35 to 44 also rose from 13.2% to 14.3%. However, the proportion of people aged 85 and above has decreased from 8.1% to 6.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Page's age structure. The number of people aged 85 and above is expected to increase by 54%, reaching 310 from 201. This growth will contribute significantly to the overall population growth, with those aged 65 and above comprising 59% of this projected growth. Meanwhile, the populations of those aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are expected to decline.