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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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Page's population is around 3,003 as of Feb 2026. This reflects a decrease of 51 people (1.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,054 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,983 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,275 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, are adopted. Looking at population projections moving forward, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected, with the area expected to increase by 174 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 5.1% in total over the 17 years.

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 around 10 new dwelling approvals each year, with 54 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 1 so far in FY-26. Given the population has fallen over this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a well-balanced market with good buyer choice, while new dwellings are developed at an average construction cost of $253,000. Additionally, $2.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, reflecting the area's residential character.

Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Page shows approximately 62% of the construction activity per person and places in the 62nd percentile of areas assessed nationally, though development activity has picked up in recent periods. This is below the national average, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. New building activity consists of 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% townhouses or apartments. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 70.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. At around 236 people per approval, Page reflects a low density area.

Looking ahead, Page is expected to grow by 154 residents through to 2041 (based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 0 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Belconnen Town Centre Master Plan & District Strategy, Belconnen Lakeshore - Connected Waterfront Precinct, Belconnen Town Centre East Precinct (Republic Phase 2 & Future), and Belconnen Mixed-Use Towers, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment drivers in Page are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Page features a highly educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 5.7%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of December 2025, 1,480 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.9% above the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation lags significantly (61.8% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 72.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 10.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Meanwhile, public administration & safety has a limited presence with 26.5% employment compared to 30.4% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw the labour force increasing by 1.0% while employment declined by 0.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.4 percentage points. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory, where employment rose by 0.9%, the labour force grew by 1.2%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Page. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Page's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Page SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $55,178 with the average level standing at $67,877. This is in line with the national averages and compares to levels of $72,206 and $85,981 across the Australian Capital Territory respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $60,287 (median) and $74,162 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals personal income ranks at the 71st percentile ($932 weekly), while household income sits at the 51st percentile. The earnings profile shows the largest segment comprises 32.6% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (978 residents), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 34.3%. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 52nd percentile and 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 within Page, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 70.2% houses and 29.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to the Australian Capital Territory's 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Page was well beyond that of the Australian Capital Territory, at 37.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (28.0%) or rented (34.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Australian Capital Territory average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $438, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $2,080 and $450. Nationally, Page's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 58.4% of all households, comprising 24.1% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 41.6%, with lone person households at 35.0% and group households comprising 6.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people 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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 25.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.6%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 25.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (15.6%).

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 15 active transport stops operating within Page, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 43 individual routes, collectively providing 2,712 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 174 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 84%, with 10% by bus and 2% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 10.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 387 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 180 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Page is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Page, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions, particularly among older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover just leads that of the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the total population (~1,579 people), compared to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 11.3% and 9.8% of residents, respectively, while 58.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents show an above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 24.2% of residents aged 65 and over (728 people), which is higher than the 14.3% in the Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though ranking lower nationally than 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 the vast majority of local markets, with 32.5% of its population born overseas and 25.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Page is Christianity, which makes up 43.4% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 4.1% of the population, compared to 3.0% across the Australian Capital Territory.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Page are English, comprising 23.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 23.1% of the population, and Other, comprising 12.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Vietnamese is notably overrepresented at 1.4% of Page (vs 1.0% regionally), Spanish at 0.6% (vs 0.5%) and Croatian at 0.8% (vs 0.9%).

Page's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The 40-year median age in Page is notably higher than the Australian Capital Territory's average of 35 and also modestly exceeds the Australian median of 38. Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, Page has a higher concentration of 85+ residents (7.1%) but fewer 5 - 14 year-olds (9.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 9.6% to 11.3% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 13.2% to 14.5%. Conversely, the 85+ cohort has declined from 8.1% to 7.1%. By 2041, Page is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 46% (97 people), reaching 310 from 212. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 58% of projected growth. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the 75 to 84 and 0 to 4 cohorts.