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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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Page has an estimated 3,002 residents, down from 3,054 at the 2021 Census — a change of 52 people, or 1.7%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 2,274 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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AreaSearch indicates that Page has a population of approximately 3,002 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 52 people (1.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 3,054 people. The calculation is based on the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 2,991 alongside 23 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level yields a density of 2,274 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national locations examined by AreaSearch. In recent times, population expansion in the region was almost entirely fueled by overseas migration, which served as the exclusive contributor to population growth.
AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with 2022 as the baseline. For statistical areas lacking this coverage, and for any projections extending past 2032, age group growth figures are sourced from the ACT Government's SA2 projections starting from a 2022 baseline. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to be slightly below the median of national statistical areas, with a projected increase of 158 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total expansion of 4.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
54 new dwellings have been approved in Page over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 3.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 10 residential approvals are granted annually in Page, representing 54 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 2 approvals have been registered. Because the locality has seen a decline in residents, housing supply has kept pace with demand, sustaining a balanced market with diverse choices for buyers, while new residences are constructed at an average cost of $253,000. Commercial approvals valued at $2.8 million have also been recorded this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the area. Compared to Australian Capital Territory, Page exhibits about two-thirds of the per capita rate of new residential approvals, placing it in the 63rd percentile of areas evaluated nationwide, despite a recent rise in building activity.
This rate is also below the national average, reflecting its established state and potential planning constraints. New housing comprises 50.0% detached dwellings and 50.0% townhouses or apartments. This preference for medium density options provides affordable paths to ownership and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This trend is a major shift from the current housing stock (currently 70.0% houses), indicating a decline in vacant developable land and reflecting modern lifestyle trends and affordability demands. With roughly 235 people per residential approval, Page displays low density characteristics. Projections indicate Page will add 147 residents by 2041 (utilizing the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on established building trends, the addition of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth above current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Page
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects close to Page, worth an estimated $5.21 billion. 2 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments can significantly influence local market trends. AreaSearch has identified 0 projects expected to impact this locality. Principal developments include the Belconnen Town Centre Master Plan & District Strategy, Belconnen Lakeshore - Connected Waterfront Precinct, Belconnen Town Centre East Precinct, and Belconnen Mixed-Use Towers, with the following list detail those expected to have the most relevance.
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Ethos Belconnen
Ethos is the second stage of Per Se Developments' Cirrus lakeside precinct at Belconnen. The project comprises 88 premium apartments with ground floor commercial tenancies overlooking Lake Ginninderra. Construction is well advanced with display apartments open and commercial space being marketed ahead of expected completion in 2026.
University of Canberra Sports Precinct
Major expansion of University of Canberra sports facilities, including the development of Sports Hub 2, new aquatic centre, indoor sports courts, outdoor playing fields, gymnasium upgrades, and athlete training facilities. It focuses on community access programs and elite athlete development.
Belconnen Community Hub Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of existing community facilities including expanded library services, community meeting spaces, youth programs area, seniors center, and childcare facilities. Improved accessibility and technology integration throughout.
Belconnen Arts Centre Redevelopment
Modernization of existing arts centre with expanded performance spaces, visual arts galleries, community workshop areas, and improved accessibility. Features flexible venue spaces for theater, music, and community events with enhanced acoustics and lighting.
Belconnen Basketball Stadium Expansion
Expansion of existing basketball facilities to include additional courts, spectator seating for 2,000, improved accessibility features, and modernized amenities. Part of ACT Government's sports infrastructure investment program.
West Belconnen Health Centre
Planned ACT Government community health centre for the growing West Belconnen and Ginninderry region. The facility is intended to provide integrated primary care, specialist outpatient services, allied health, mental health and community health services. As of 2026 the project remains in the planning phase with potential sites under review, land acquisition and concept design progressing ahead of future construction funding.
JWLand Belconnen Lathlain Street Development
Mixed-use precinct at Belconnen Town Centre comprising 435 apartments across buildings of 12 to 18 storeys, a 144-room hotel, ground-floor retail, cafes, restaurants, and commercial office suites. The project sits within the Lathlain Eat Street precinct opposite Westfield Belconnen and adjoins an ACT Government urban park. A podium park and rooftop terrace gardens are planned, with 583 basement car spaces across four levels. A development application was lodged in early 2025.
Belconnen Central by JW Land
A $520 million mixed-use town centre precinct comprising 550 for-sale apartments and 325 build-to-rent units across two towers (20 and 24 storeys) over a central podium with ground-floor commercial activation and basement parking. The all-electric precinct includes EV charging for each dwelling and improved pedestrian links between Emu Bank, Margaret Timpson Park and the Belconnen Bus Interchange. Site is bounded by Swanson Court, Chandler Street and the Cohen Street bus station.
1,475 residents of Page are employed, from a labour force of 1,576. Unemployment sits at 6.4%, with participation at 61.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,433, about 81% 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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Page features a workforce with high levels of education and strong representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.4%. As of March 2026, 1,475 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.4% higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, and labour force participation is considerably lower (61.4% versus Australian Capital Territory's 70.8%). Census data shows that a small 10.6% of residents worked from home, although this should be viewed in light of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical.
Public administration & safety is underrepresented locally at 26.5% compared to the regional average of 30.4%. The area is primarily residential and offers limited local job options, as shown by the comparison of Census workers to resident workers. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch using SALM and ABS data indicates that the twelve-month period experienced a 1.1% increase in the labour force alongside a 1.5% decline in employment, which resulted in the unemployment rate rising by 2.4 percentage points. This trend differs from the Australian Capital Territory, where employment grew by 0.3%, the labour force expanded by 1.1%, and the unemployment rate increased by 0.7 percentage points. Further insight into potential future demand within Page can be obtained from Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts published in May-25. These projections, which span five and ten-year horizons, have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Page's employment mix, local employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and by 13.5% over ten years, though this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Page is $1,773 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $932 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,178 a year against an average of $67,877. 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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Income levels in the Page SA2 align with national averages according to the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The Page SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $55,178 and an average income of $67,877, compared to Australian Capital Territory averages of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $60,939 (median) and $74,963 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal income at the 71st percentile ($932 weekly) and household income at the 51st percentile.
The earnings distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, containing 32.6% of residents (978 people), matching the broader metropolitan pattern where 34.3% fall within this category. High housing costs account for 15.9% of income, but solid earnings keep disposable income at the 52nd percentile, and the area's SEIFA ranking for income is in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Page had 1,180 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 4% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $438 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 24.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Page consisted of 70.2% houses and 29.8% other options (semi-detached, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to Australian Capital Territory's ratio of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other options. Home ownership rates in Page were higher than those in Australian Capital Territory at 37.1%, with the remaining properties either under mortgage (28.0%) or rented (34.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was below the Australian Capital Territory average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent stood at $438, compared to Australian Capital Territory figures of $2,080 and $450.
On a national level, Page's mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are notably higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Page counted 1,180 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 35% 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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Family households represent 58.4% of all households, consisting of 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 single person households making up 35.0% and group households accounting for 6.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.6% of adults in Page hold a university qualification, including 25.9% with a bachelor degree and 14.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 15.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 326 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,094 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Levels of education in Page are higher than national averages, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% in Australia. This educational pattern positions the area well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest group at 25.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (14.6%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Technical qualifications are also common, with 25.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (15.6%). Participation in study is high, with 31.1% of residents enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary schools, 7.8% in tertiary institutions, and 6.3% in secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Page reaches 15 stops on 43 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 public transport options reveals 15 active stops in Page, consisting of bus services. These stops support 43 separate routes, generating 2,712 passenger journeys per week. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 174 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, the majority of workers commute outward, with cars representing the main transport mode at 84%, followed by buses at 10% and cycling at 2%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.0 per household, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 10.6% of residents work from home (based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect COVID-19 influences).
Service frequency averages 387 trips per day across the network, which matches approximately 180 weekly trips at each individual stop.
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58.9% of residents in Page report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 12.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 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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Health indicators highlight some difficulties for Page, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses which affect both younger and older cohorts, while the private health insurance rate is slightly ahead of the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the total population (~1,579 people). This compares to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory. The most prevalent health issues in the area are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 11.3 and 9.8% of residents respectively, while 58.9% reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 70.2% in Australian Capital Territory.
Working-age residents experience higher than average rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 23.7% of the population (712 people), compared to 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Senior health outcomes show some difficulties, with national rankings generally aligned with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.5% of Page residents were born overseas and 25.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.8%) and Australian (23.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Page exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most property markets, with 32.5% of residents born overseas and 25.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religion, representing 43.4% of the population. The most significant overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 4.1% of residents compared to 3.0% across Australian Capital Territory. In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Page are English, representing 23.8% of the population, Australian, representing 23.1% of the population, and Other, representing 12.2% of the population. Some differences appear in other ethnic groups: Vietnamese backgrounds make up 1.4% of Page (compared to 1.0% regionally), Spanish backgrounds represent 0.6% (compared to 0.5%), and Croatian backgrounds account for 0.8% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Page is 40. 28.5% 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 40 in Page is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and slightly above the national median of 38. Compared to Australian Capital Territory, Page has a higher proportion of residents aged 85+ (6.8%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (9.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 9.6% to 11.6% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort rose from 13.2% to 14.2%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 10.4% to 9.1% and the 85+ group fell from 8.1% to 6.8%.
By 2041, Page is projected to experience major shifts in age structure. The 85+ cohort is expected to increase by 45% (91 people), growing to 295 from 203. This aging trend is clear, with residents aged 65+ accounting for 57% of the projected growth, while population declines are anticipated in the 75 to 84 and 0 to 4 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Page
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 — 23 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,054 at the 2021 Census → 3,002 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 (801011023). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.